What happened. Lionel Messi named Wayne Rooney as England's once-in-a-generation footballer. He described Rooney as one of the strongest players he has faced.

Messi called Rooney one of the strongest opponents of his career.
He said there is nobody like Rooney.
The praise was aimed at England's squad.

“One of the strongest players I have faced - there is nobody like him”
— Lionel Messi

The comments add to the legacy of Rooney, one of England's most decorated forwards.

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