Wayne Rooney: I would be dead had Coleen not helped me with alcohol problem

Manchester United’s record goalscorer says he was “struggling massively” with his drinking during his playing career.

Wayne Rooney believes wife Coleen saved him from death due to alcohol problems (Yui Mok/PA)

Former England and Manchester United striker Wayne Rooney believes he would be dead were it not for his wife Coleen helping him manage problems with alcohol.

The 39-year-old, United’s record goalscorer, says he was “struggling massively” with his drinking during his playing career and admits he would often do it for two straight days.