Wayne Rooney stays off booze ahead of I’m A Celeb stint after quitting for World Cup as he aims to ‘make his boys proud’

WAYNE Rooney is on the wagon ahead of his stint on I’m A Celebrity — to help him at least equal wife Coleen’s second place on the jungle show. The ultra-competitive former England and Manchester United striker packed in the booze to be on top form as a BBC World Cup pundit. What Wayne Rooney might look like on I’m A Celeb Wayne, above with his sons and wife Coleen, is staying off the booze ahead of his stint in the jungle Credit: instagram Wayne, 40, has told pals he is “feeling great” and is keen to emulate Coleen’s success in 2024. A source said: “Wayne sees I’m A Celeb as a huge chance to make a fresh impression. Sign up for the Football newsletter Thank you! “The wider public maybe don’t know how hard he’s been grafting on his punditry and in his managerial career. “Wayne so impressed BBC bosses that they’ve commissioned him to host a new quiz show. Wayne, 40, has told pals he is ‘feeling great’ and is keen to emulate Coleen’s success in 2024, above Credit: James Gourley/ITV/REX/Shuttersto The star is hoping to make his family proud Credit: DeFodi Images via Getty Images “He wants to bring that same professional approach to I’m A Celeb and really make Coleen and their four boys proud.” The Sun on Sunday revealed yesterday talks are at an advanced stage for him to join the ITV show. Coleen, 40 is likely to support him in Australia alongside their youngest three sons Klay, 13, Kit, ten, and eight-year-old Cass. Insiders said Wayne has been keen to take part after seeing how much Coleen enjoyed it — and will be getting some helpful advice from her on how to cope. Most read in Sport As well as Wayne, other celebrities approached this year include Gavin & Stacey star Joanna Page, TV presenter and former Team GB Paralympian Ade Adepitan, and Kaiser Chiefs frontman Ricky ­Wilson. After a spell in management, Wayne landed a role on BBC’s Match of the Day last summer. He has signed up to host a ­podcast, The Wayne Rooney Show, plus a gameshow called Can You Beat Wayne Rooney?. Comment now