Wayne Rooney has shown his devotion to the Three Lions by getting
a patriotic tattoo on his arm.
The Manchester United star has had a St Georges flag and the words
English And Proud emblazoned on his shoulder.
Rooney, 21, who has been recovering from injury, is expected to
unveil the £200 design if he plays against Sporting Lisbon in
tonights Champions League fixture.
He already boasts a Coleen tattoo on his right arm along with an
8in Celtic design.
But pals who have seen his new artwork say it is his boldest
yet.
One friend said: Its well impressive and shows how much his
country means to him.
Everybody knows how proud Wayne is to put on the England shirt and
now they will be able to see that.
Well-built Rooney usually rips his shirt off at the end of games so
fans will get an eyeful of the design, which was done last week
when he and team-mate Wes Brown went to 72 Tattoo in Urmston,
Manchester.
Owners Gavin Rourke and Sean Lyons, both 32, said Roo was well
pleased with it.
Gavin said: Its about 6in by 6in and took two hours to
finish.
Waynes a sound lad and never flinched once. He has already told
us hell be back for another.
Brown had a 12in life, love and loyalty symbol tattooed on his
ribs.