Jeffers in hunt for a ‘new Roo’
FRANCIS JEFFERS witnessed at first hand the development of Wayne Rooney.
And now, his task is to unearth ‘the next Rooney’ as a coach with the Everton Under-23 squad.
Jeffers was a first-team player when Rooney came through the Toffees’ ranks.
And now Jeffers hugely values the star’s second coming at Goodison.
“It is great for the young players to have him around,” he said. “Players like Dominic Calvertlewin, Tom Davies and Jonjoe Kenny.
“The Everton fans love to see a local lad come through. And, for a kid, there is no better feeling than to run out on to the pitch at Goodison Park.”
Jeffers will be watching as Rooney confronts Arsenal – as he so memorably did 15 years ago when he hit a cracking goal as a lad of 16.
“Don’t be surprised if he does something special again,” said Jeffers. Everton’s community project “Home is Where the Heart is” sees the U-23s raising funds to help the homeless.