Wayne Rooney wins pundit of the year at the Broadcast Sport Awards

Wayne Rooney was named pundit of the year at a ceremony in London in front of 650 people from the sports television industry. Despite a mixed reception when he first started full-time broadcasting on Match of the Day, his plain-speaking commentary and sense of humour connected with viewers during the tournament. Reflecting on his transition from playing and management to broadcasting, the 41-year-old acknowledged that he initially did not realise how tough it would be. However, he has sought feedback and advice from experienced television executives and fellow pundits to continually improve his work.