Wayne Rooney has shared his admiration for Everton hero Duncan Ferguson yet again.
Having come through the ranks on Merseyside, Rooney has made it no secret that he idolised Ferguson whilst growing up.
Everton have experienced their struggles up front this season, with Beto and Thierno Barry failing to impress.
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It is a far cry from the days of Ferguson, who Rooney has admitted is probably the strongest striker the Premier League has ever seen.
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Wayne Rooney hails Everton hero Duncan Ferguson for immense strength
Rooney has hailed Ferguson as his favourite-ever player having watched him as he developed on Merseyside.
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When asked who he would pick for strength, Rooney took no time in replying the name of his Everton hero.
To put things into context, Rooney also picked the likes of Cristiano Ronaldo and David Silva for some of the other traits.
Ironically, Ferguson regrets not helping Rooney more when the Englishman was coming through the ranks at Finch Farm.
Ferguson believes Everton require a natural goalscorer
Everton have struggled to find any consistency from either of their senior strikers this season.
It is something that the Scot has noticed as Ferguson admitted Everton need a natural goalscorer this summer.
2025/26 Premier League Beto Thierno Barry
Appearances 31 31
Goals 6 6
Assists 1 0
Beto has returned three goals in his last four Premier League games, but a return of six for the season has not been good enough.
Everton News understands that Everton were open to signing a striker in January, but the Blues opted to wait until the summer.
It should be a non-negotiable in the upcoming transfer window, with the possibility of European qualification potentially unlocking a new calibre of striker.
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