How Premier League stars fared in their GCSEs

From Rooney to Kane, top-flight heroes once faced the same exam-day nerves as today's students.

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What happened. Mirror Football looks back at how Premier League icons, past and present, performed in their GCSE exams as students across the country receive their results.

• Wayne Rooney left school without qualifications due to his early Everton breakthrough.
• The article covers various top-flight players' exam experiences.
• It highlights the contrast between football success and academic results.

The piece offers a nostalgic angle on exam day, connecting fans to their football heroes.

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