Wayne Rooney Will Play in the Duncan Ferguson Testimonial for Everton

Wayne Rooney will wear an Everton shirt once again. 

The Englishman, who rose the youth ranks in Everton colours before moving to Manchester United in 2004, will play in Duncan Ferguson's testimonial match in August at Goodison Park. 

"

BREAKING: @WayneRooney to appear in Duncan Ferguson’s testimonial at Goodison next month.

— Everton (@Everton) July 20, 2015"

"

.@WayneRooney: “I cannot think of a better way to thank Dunc for all he did for me than turning out.”

— Everton (@Everton) July 20, 2015"

In classic Ferguson style, he referred to Rooney as the "wee man" in expressing his excitement. 

"

DUNC: “I’m absolutely delighted that the wee man has agreed to play in the game.”

— Everton (@Everton) July 20, 2015"

Of course, everyone is diminutive in stature compared to "Big Dunc." 

DAVE KENDALL/Associated Press

We imagine it may be a bit of a bittersweet moment for the Everton support. 

Associated Press

[Twitter, Everton]