Wayne Rooney, a former England teammate of Steven Gerrard, Frank Lampard, and Paul Scholes, recently shared his thoughts on the debate surrounding who was the best player among the trio. During an appearance on The Overlap, Rooney was asked to name the best player he ever played alongside, and he initially mentioned Cristiano Ronaldo, but then went on to compare the three English legends.
Rooney described each player's unique strengths, stating that "Paul Scholes, Steven Gerrard, and Frank Lampard are all different." He praised Gerrard as an all-rounder, saying, "As an all-rounder, Stevie is the best; he can defend, pass the ball, run, tackle, score goals, set pieces. As an all-rounder, he's the best from that point of view."
Rooney also highlighted Lampard's goalscoring ability, saying, "From a goalscoring point of view, Lamps was the best. The goals he scored were incredible from midfield, and technically he wasn't at Stevie or Scholesy's level, but there was no-one better at scoring goals from midfield."
In addition, Rooney praised Scholes' adaptability, saying, "Scholesy, the way he adapted, made him amazing. He was a striker when he was younger, so to go to a ten, then midfield, then a deeper midfielder dictating the game, I don't think either of the other two could dictate a game the way he could."
Rooney acknowledged that all three were world-class players, but with different strengths. He noted that while Gerrard could have excelled at Manchester United, doing what Scholes did, he doesn't think Scholes could have replicated Gerrard's achievements at Liverpool.
Rooney's assessment has helped settle the debate, showcasing each player's unique contributions and reinforcing their individual greatness. By sharing his personal perspective, Rooney has provided valuable insight into the abilities of these legendary players, highlighting their distinct strengths and abilities. Ultimately, Rooney's comments have helped to celebrate the achievements of Gerrard, Lampard, and Scholes, acknowledging their status as world-class players.
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