Wayne Rooney rolls back the years as Everton striker nets against Arsenal - almost 15 years to the day since debut goal against Gunners at Goodison Park

Daily Mail | October 22, 2017

Everton striker Wayne Rooney conjured up memories of October 2002 when he fired his side into the lead against Arsenal on Sunday afternoon.

The legendary striker netted his first Toffees goal against the same side almost 15 years ago to the day, but has now proved he is still capable of doing it in 2017.

His career took him to Manchester United in 2004, but he is now back in the royal blue of Everton, and Sunday's scenes were remarkably similar to that of 15 years ago.

Wayne Rooney celebrates his first ever Everton goal - against Arsenal 15 years ago — Wayne Rooney scored his latest goal against Arsenal almost 15 years to the day from the first

Rooney rolled back the years to score against Arsenal again on Sunday

On 19 October 2002, Rooney wheels away having scored a 90th minute winner for the Toffeesu00a0 — On 19 October 2002, Rooney wheels away having scored a 90th minute winner for the Toffees

On 22 October 2017, Rooney celebrates after netting the first goal of the game against Arsenal

On that day - 19 October 2002, to be precise - Rooney was a second-half substitute for David Moyes' side, the manager himself in his first year in charge.