“Wayne Rooney speaking on Bournemouth, honestly, if you asked me how they managed to go 18 games unbeaten in the Premier League this season and qualify for the Europa League, I’d be very surprised.”

Wayne Rooney has admitted he is stunned by AFC Bournemouth remarkable rise this season after the club secured an incredible 18-game unbeaten run in the Premier League and booked a place in the UEFA Europa League.

Speaking about Bournemouth’s achievements, Wayne Rooney confessed that he never expected the Cherries to reach such heights at the beginning of the campaign.

“Honestly, if you asked me at the start of the season how they managed to go 18 games unbeaten in the Premier League and qualify for the Europa League, I’d be very surprised,” Rooney said.

Bournemouth’s consistency throughout the season has shocked many football fans and pundits alike, with the South Coast club competing strongly against some of the biggest teams in England. Their disciplined performances, attacking style of play, and ability to grind out results have turned them into one of the surprise packages of the season.

Rooney also praised the mentality within the squad, insisting that maintaining such a long unbeaten streak in the Premier League is “extremely difficult” given the intensity and competitiveness of English football.

The achievement has sparked huge celebrations among Bournemouth supporters, with many now dreaming of a memorable European campaign next season as the club prepares for its first taste of Europa League football in years.