Rooney, the cousin of England and Manchester United legend Wayne, joined the Clarets as a 14-year old back in 2016.

The ex-Tranmere Rovers defender is also an U13 Liverpool Schoolboys Nationals Cup champion, alongside teammate Finley Armstrong.

The Liverpool-born centre-back signed a two-year scholarship with the Clarets at the end of the 2018/19 season.

Rooney became a vital member of the youth team throughout last season, which reached the FA Youth Cup quarter-finals.