"Without him
Maradona likened Rooney to himself, insisting that it was his upbringing that had shaped him into such a quality player.
"Rooney is the same as me - both as a player and a person," he told The Sun.
"He comes from a rough area but I like that. It can only help because he's seen how tough life can be.
"His temperament is a bonus. It will make him conquer adversity."