Venables hails Everton youngster

Everton star Wayne Rooney has already been hailed by Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger as the best young player he has seen in the Premier League for many years - now Leeds boss Terry Venables has taken the plaudits a step further.

Venables believes Rooney, who thrust himself into the spotlight a fortnight ago when he ended Arsenal’s remarkable unbeaten run with a contender for goal of the season, is a cross between two greats of the game in Paul Gascoigne and Kenny Dalglish.