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WASHINGTON — Wayne Rooney made his initial impression on the nation’s capital during a fun and productive spell toward the end of his decorated playing career. That was in 2018–19. But Washington made an impression on Rooney several years earlier. It was ’11, and Manchester United was in town to play Barcelona in one of those high-profile, money-spinning friendlies that players typically believe are a waste of time and energy.
Rooney got something out of his visit, however. A seed was planted during a stroll with teammates Danny Welbeck and Tom Cleverley.
