Rooney’s brother scores 45-yarder almost identical to Man Utd legend’s screamer

Wayne Rooney's younger brother John netted a 45-yard screamer for League Two Barrow that was almost identical to one scored by the Manchester United legend.

England's all-time record goalscorer, Wayne was famed for catching the 'keeper off his line and bagged memorable goals against West Ham for both the Red Devils and Everton.

The Man Utd great then replicated his knack of long-distance lobs in America, scoring for DC United in the twilight years of his career versus Orlando City.

And it seems 45-yard screamers run in the Rooney family with younger brother John replicating Wayne's signature move on Tuesday evening.

Appearing in League Two for the first time since 2013, Rooney rejoined Barrow in the January Transfer Window for an undisclosed fee.

Enjoying a successful spell at the club as part of their 2020 promotion-winning squad, the 31-year-old was making his third start since his return and marked the occasion with an outrageous lob at Hartlepool United.

John re-opened his account for The Bluebirds with a wonderous strike that lobbed 'keeper Ben Killip from just inside the opposition half.

The goal sparked rapturous scenes inside Victoria Park as Rooney wheeled away in celebration before being mauled to the floor by his astonished teammates.

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Rooney's first half finish has stirred comparison to that of brother Wayne; the goal is almost identical to his elder sibling's strike in the MLS.

Both even go as far as to raise their left arm to a 90-degree angle before powering the ball over the opposition 'keeper with Sky Sports compiling a video to show just how similar the goals are.

Barrow though were unable to hold onto their lead, conceding three times in 17 minutes before falling to an eventual 3-1 defeat.

And a sombre Rooney was quick to dismiss the strike in his post-match interview.

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"It counts for nothing now," said a clearly dejected Rooney to Barrow's media team.

"I'd change that goal for three points every day of the week.

"It's points that we need on the board and unfortunately tonight that goal doesn't get us any points."

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