Wayne Rooney looks worlds away from his footballing days as he dresses down for dinner

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Wayne Rooney looked casual as he went to dinner at the Amazonico Restaurant in London on Thursday night.

The soccer star, 37, looked very different from his sporty days with a shaggy new beard dressed for the outing.

Meanwhile, wife Coleen, 36, hosted a swanky party in town to mark the launch of Cricket’s first e-commerce platform.

Casual: Wayne Rooney, 36, cut a casual figure when he went to dinner at London's Amazonico Restaurant on Thursday night

Casual: Wayne Rooney, 36, cut a casual figure when he went to dinner at London’s Amazonico Restaurant on Thursday night

Wayne wore a black quilted jacket that he layered over a navy sweater and jeans.

He completed the look with a pair of black trainers and remained unobtrusive as he made his way down the street.

Wayne retired as a player when he became Derby’s permanent boss in January 2021.

Other man: The bearded soccer star looked very different from his sports days

Throwback: Wayne played for Derby just two years ago (2021)

Other man: The bearded football star looked very different from his sporting days in Derby, just two years ago (right) stripping down for the outing

Calm: Wayne wore a black quilted jacket that he layered over a navy sweater and jeans

Calm: Wayne wore a black quilted jacket that he layered over a navy sweater and jeans

Home time: With a beard, he completed the look with a pair of black trainers and kept himself unobtrusive on the street

Home time: With a beard, he completed the look with a pair of black trainers and kept himself unobtrusive on the street

Meanwhile, Coleen was stylish in a simple black midi dress with a corset-style waist as she posed for snaps at the event held at The Maine Mayfair restaurant.

Coleen was in good company when fellow hosts Alec Maxwell and Justine Mills joined the fashionable diner.

The mum of four paired her black dress with a pair of pointed, see-through heels and silver earrings, and carried a leopard-print Cricket shopping bag.

Glam: Meanwhile, wife Coleen, 36, hosted a swanky party in town to mark the launch of Cricket's first e-commerce platform

Glam: Meanwhile, wife Coleen, 36, hosted a swanky party in town to mark the launch of Cricket’s first e-commerce platform

Her blonde locks were swept in an elegant style for the evening, while her features were accentuated with a light makeup palette.

The beauty was in a good mood as she loved to mingle and chat with other guests at the event.

The intimate dinner was attended by more than 30 guests from the creative industry, including Vogue editor Edward Enninful, Caroline Rush, Riccardo Tisci and Aweng Chuol.

Chic: The WAG was stylish in a simple black midi dress with a corset-style waist as she posed for snaps at the event at The Maine Mayfair restaurant

Chic: The WAG was stylish in a simple black midi dress with a corset-style waist as she posed for snaps at the event at The Maine Mayfair restaurant

Trio: Coleen found herself in good company as she was joined by fellow hosts Alec Maxwell and Justine Mills at the fashionable dinner

Trio: Coleen found herself in good company as she was joined by fellow hosts Alec Maxwell and Justine Mills at the fashionable dinner

Catching up: Coleen was seen at dinner as hating Edward Enninful and others

Catching up: Coleen was seen at dinner as hating Edward Enninful and others

Other attendees included Bobby Jack Brazier, Sarah Harris, Patrick Wilson, Giles Hattersley, Lenny Kragba, Ikram Abdi, Gerry Mannix, Daniel Lismore, Han Chong and The Marchioness of Bath Emma Weymouth.

Model Bobby cut a casual figure in a blue sweater and pale jeans as he posed with his cricket bag.

While Emma put on a leggy show in an embellished black miniskirt and a black T-shirt.

Coleen’s glamor outing comes as a new two-part docu-series called Vardy vs Rooney: The Wagatha Trial for discovery+ is set to explore both sides of the Wagatha Christie story.

The beauty famously won her Wagatha Christie battle after a three-year libel lawsuit with Rebekah Vardy that cost millions.

Fun times: Model Bobby cut a casual figure in a blue sweater and pale jeans as he posed with his cricket bag

Fun times: Model Bobby cut a casual figure in a blue sweater and pale jeans as he posed with his cricket bag

Strike a pose: Emma sported a leggy display in an embellished black miniskirt and black T-shirt

Strike a pose: Emma sported a leggy display in an embellished black miniskirt and black T-shirt

Radiant: Edward was all smiles as he sat at a table with friends

Radiant: Edward was all smiles as he sat at a table with friends

Haul: Fashionable guys posed with their Cricket goodie bags

Cool: Fashionable guys posing with their Cricket goodie bags

Haul: Fashionable guys posed with their Cricket goodie bags

Support: Fashion lovers stepped out in support of the luxury clothing brand's new venture

Support: Fashion lovers stepped out in support of the luxury clothing brand’s new venture

Flawless: Coleen's dinner guests dressed to impress for the occasion

Flawless: Coleen’s dinner guests dressed to impress for the occasion

Celebration: Dinner was in support of the launch of Cricket-Fashion.com - the iconic luxury fashion retailer's first fully transactional e-commerce platform

Celebration: Dinner was in support of the launch of Cricket-Fashion.com – the iconic luxury fashion retailer’s first fully transactional e-commerce platform

Although Coleen herself will not be involved, Rebekah, 40, will be interviewed for the first episode, which focuses on her version of events, along with her lawyer.

The second episode looks at things from Coleen’s point of view, along with other collaborators such as friends and journalists who covered the trial.

Using candid testimonials, expert witnesses, private Instagram posts, and burning WhatsApp messages, this two-part series examines the case from the perspectives of both Vardy and Rooney, asking: who’s right? Who’s wrong?

Drama: Coleen's glamor getaway comes as a new two-part docu-series called Vardy vs Rooney: The Wagatha Trial for discovery+ is set to explore both sides of the Wagatha Christie story

Drama: Coleen’s glamor getaway comes as a new two-part docu-series called Vardy vs Rooney: The Wagatha Trial for discovery+ is set to explore both sides of the Wagatha Christie story