Macclesfield’s elimination of Crystal Palace from the FA Cup was, in many ways, a cathartic moment for the youngest brother of Wayne Rooney, John.
The 35-year-old grew up largely in the shadow of his older brother, who has dominated sporting headlines since bursting onto the scene at 16 as one of the nation’s most exciting and prolific players.
Wayne remains England’s youngest-ever goalscorer and has lived much of his life under the spotlight – collecting the game’s biggest trophies, navigating a high-profile relationship with his childhood sweetheart, experiencing the highs and lows of football management, and now carving out a reputation as a seasoned pundit.