The http://www.senore.com/Football-soccer/England-c749 striker claims that he is eager to visit the upcoming football nation with the Red Devils and was hoping that he could make an impact during the summer tour.
Manchester United have agreed to play a friendly in http://www.senore.com/Football-soccer/Australia-c746 for their upcoming tour in the summer months.
The 19-time English champions have the largest fan base in the world and considering their global appeal, most football playing countries jostle for their signature when it comes to playing lucrative tours.
United have visited the likes of http://www.senore.com/Football-soccer/China-c8926 in the past and now it seems that they will be making the long trip to Australia, with the A-League managing to sign another deal with them.
Sir http://www.senore.com/Football-soccer/Alex-c4752 Ferguson and his troops last visited the country back in 1998, but the footballing situation has changed quite a bit since then.
http://www.senore.com/Football-soccer/Emile-Heskey-c12468 are currently plying their trade in the League and it’s testament to the sport’s growing popularity in the region.
With no International tournament scheduled, all of United’s galaxy of stars will be travelling for the fixtures including http://www.senore.com/Football-soccer/Wayne-Rooney-c36736, who claims that he is delighted with the opportunity to strut his stuff in Australia.
“In previous years we’ve travelled to various countries and seen a lot of different stuff, but I know for myself and for most of the players, it will be the first time to Australia. I’m looking forward to it. We know it’s a big football country and I’m sure
the support will be great. We’re looking forward to going and I hope we can entertain the fans,” he said.
Continuing, the England star also added that he had family residing there and he would be eager to visit them if he got time during the tour.
“My mum’s brother lives out there and has done since I was born. I’ve seen him when he’s come back home a few times at Christmas so it will be nice if I can see him when we go out there,” Rooney was quoted as saying while speaking to the media.
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