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Angry Birds want to sign up Everton striker Wayne Rooney

Everton striker Wayne Rooney could feature in a video game.

PA Sport reports he could be the latest character on Angry Birds – after the mobile app was unveiled as the club's sleeve sponsor.

The Premier League began allowing sleeve sponsors this season and the Merseyside club struck a deal with the creators of the vastly-popular app over the summer.

And Rovio, the game's developers, have reportedly decided to make former Manchester United striker Rooney a character in their game.

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