WAYNE ROONEY TOOK just 35 minutes into his first game back for Everton to reopen his goalscoring account for the Toffees with a stunning long-range effort.
The 31-year-old, who this week completed his return to Goodison Park from Man United, started up front for Ronald Koeman’s side against Gor Mahia FC — and wasted little time in making his mark.
Picking the ball up 30 yards from goal, Rooney took a couple of touches to create the space for himself before curling the ball into the top corner from range.
Wayne Rooney's goal v Gor Mahia. #EFC @WayneRooney pic.twitter.com/A7tbcELMlM
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Everton are touring East Africa as part of their preparations for the upcoming Premier League season after signing a deal with Kenyan betting firm SportPesa to become the club’s new shirt sponsor.
The Toffees received a warm welcome after arriving in Dar es Salaam on Wednesday with large numbers of Tanzanian football fans eager to greet Rooney and his new team-mates.
Both James McCarthy and Aaron Lennon started for Everton while Michael Keane is set for his debut off the bench.
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