in 2004 18-year-old Rooney make a spectacular debut for Man United hitting a hat-trick in United’s 6-2 Champions League win over Fenerbahçe at Old Trafford.

Wayne Rooney made his Manchester United debut on September 28, 2004, scoring a hat-trick in a 6-2 win over Fenerbahce When he moved to Old Trafford from Everton on a six-year deal worth £27 million, the 18-year-old became the world's most expensive teenager.Rooney made his first appearance for United in a Champions League group match against Turkish side Fenerbahce after recovering from an injury sustained at Euro 2004 - and he was well worth the wait.
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