Steven Gerrard has sent a message of support to Wayne Rooney ahead of his appearance on I'm A Celebrity, describing the former England teammate as a "proper Scouser" who he believes will win the show.
Gerrard spoke at the Football for Change annual gala in Liverpool on Saturday, November 14. The charity, founded by Jamie Carragher, Conor Coady and Trent Alexander-Arnold, hosted the event, with the Liverpool Echo on the red carpet as guests including Coleen Rooney, Carol Vorderman and Toni Duggan arrived.
Gerrard backs Rooney for jungle win
The former Liverpool captain discussed Rooney's upcoming stint in the Australian jungle. The ITV reality series begins on Monday, with two Scousers taking part this year: Claire Sweeney and Wayne Rooney.
Gerrard praised Rooney as the "best player I've ever played with for England" while wishing him luck. He told the ECHO: "I'm ready to support him. I think he's going to win it because he got me through many England trips, and I don't think he realises how much I love him. I love all the family. He's a proper Scouser and I'll be standing shoulder to shoulder with him right through it."
Rooney follows in wife's footsteps
Rooney is part of the 2026 line-up for the ITV show and hopes to follow in the footsteps of his wife Coleen, who took part in 2024. She finished in second place behind McFly's Danny Jones, who was crowned King of the Jungle.
