'He's helping me a lot' - Kai Rooney is dreaming of following in Manchester United legend Wayne Rooney's footsteps

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Manchester United legend Wayne Rooney's eldest son, Kai, is dreaming of a successful professional career in football. Wayne Rooney scored a total of 253 goals in 559 games for United and he's the all-time leading goalscorer in the club's history.

He won multiple major honours during his time at Old Trafford and his son Kai now wants to do the same. Kai is 13 years old and although he plays for United's academy, he's currently at the Gothia Cup tournament in Sweden with his school Manchester Grammar School, who have been competing against teams around the world. Want to join our MUFC Pro club for a totally ad-free version of the MEN's Man United app packed with premium features? Click here . READ MORE: United make decision on Kobbie Mainoo There are other United academy players in the Manchester Grammar School team in Sweden and Tunde Shoretire, younger brother of 19-year-old Shola Shoretire, is part of the side alongside Kai Rooney.

Kai has regularly found the net throughout the tournament and he's worn the No.10 shirt, just like his father did for United.

The youngster is also a striker, as he explained to Gothia Cup's media team this week. "I could play on the wing as well, but I’m mainly a striker that scores goals.