BBC · Mar 9

Rooney praise an 'incredible tribute' for Wrexham

Image caption, Wayne Rooney scored 53 goals in 120 caps for EnglandPhil Parkinson says Wayne Rooney's praise of Wrexham following their performance against Chelsea in the FA Cup is an "incredible tribute for everyone connected with the club".

Liam Rosenior's Premier League side needed extra-time to overcome the Red Dragons - who had George Dobson sent off in the final stages of regular time - 4-2 in the fifth round encounter at Stok Cae Ras.

England icon Rooney formed part of the BBC's punditry team for the contest in north Wales and was later full of praise for the Championship side.

"I think it's the most I've enjoyed a game of football since I stopped playing," he told The Wayne Rooney Show.

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