Irreverent, hilarious, and surprising, this is a warts-and-all biography of England's most famous sportsman and an exposé of the iniquities of some of those who have sought their pound of flesh from his celebrity. Short-tempered he may be, but when he pulls on his boots to play for Manchester United, there's no doubting Wayne Rooney's talent or position as Britain's greatest living footballer. With a supporting cast including David Beckham and Sir Alex Ferguson, this is a must-read for all fans of soccer.

John Sweeney is one of the BBC's leading investigative journalists.