And with his star on the rise after a string of impressive performances for the national side he left for Old Trafford .
Another true blue starlet Wayne Rooney , who Barkley idolised as a boy , did n't share that optimism in the summer of 2004 .
With Barkley 's star on the rise after a string of impressive performances for the national side he left for Old Trafford .
Another true blue starlet Wayne Rooney , who Barkley idolised as a boy , did n't share that optimism in the summer of 2004 .