I'd drink almost until I'd pass out - Wayne Rooney recalls alcohol 'release' 

The Birmingham boss opened up on the difficulties he faced in finding  a way to deal with the pressure of fame as a young star. 

HONEST: Birmingham City manager Wayne Rooney. Picture: Bradley Collyer/PA Wire.

Former England captain Wayne Rooney has described his abuse of alcohol early in his football career as a "release".

The Birmingham manager appeared on the new podcast of ex-rugby league star and Motor Neurone Disease campaigner Rob Burrow, and opened up on the difficulties he faced in finding a way to deal with the pressure of fame as a young man.