What happened. Coleen Rooney spoke about the importance of staying grounded after her relationship with husband Wayne was thrust into the spotlight. The pair met as schoolkids and began their 24-year romance at 16.

Coleen and Wayne Rooney met as schoolchildren before their relationship began.
She has been in the public eye for over 20 years due to their romance.
Her message centred on staying grounded amid the attention.

Her comments offer a rare insight into handling life in the football spotlight from a young age.

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