Wayne Rooney wins Young Sports Personality of the Year award in 2002.

Wayne Rooney wins Young Sports Personality of the Year award in 2002.

BBC Sport looks back to Sports Personality of the Year 2002 when a 17 year old Wayne Rooney won the Young award.

Rooney, who came to the nation's attention with a wonder goal in the 2-1 win over Arsenal, was eligible for the BBC award for those aged 16 or under.

Meanwhile, Manchester United legend George Best was honoured on the same night with a life-time achievement award.