It touched on everything from his joy at breaking the England goalscoring record and spending time with his family, to his secret love of writing poetry and singing karaoke classics.

But some viewers watching last night's BBC's documentary on Wayne Rooney say they are still none the wiser about the Manchester United striker despite the hour-long insight into his life - because they couldn't understand his Liverpool accent.

The cameras were invited into the sprawling mansion in Prestbury, Cheshire, which the 29-year-old shares with wife Coleen and young sons Kai, seven, and Klay, two, for documentary Wayne Rooney: The Man Behind The Goals.

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Lost in translation: Some viewers have said they needed subtitles to follow Gary Lineker-fronted documentary Rooney: The Man Behind The Goals, because they couldn't understand Wayne Rooney's Liverpool accent. The pair are pictured with Rooney's wife Coleen, and sons Klay (left, with his mother) and Kai (right)

Presenter Gary Lineker claimed viewers would be rewarded with a unique look into the star's private life as he toured Rooney's vast kitchen, private karaoke bar and garden complete with football pitches and a enormous play area.

However, despite the unprecedented access granted to the Match Of The Day frontman, some football fans tuning into the BBC One show yesterday posted comments on social media complaining they needed subtitles to follow what Rooney and his family were saying.

Twitter user Flo wrote: 'Need a b***** translator to watch this Wayne Rooney! #scouseaccent #scouser.'

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Wayne's World: The cameras were invited into the sprawling mansion in Prestbury, Cheshire, which the 29-year-old shares with wife Coleen and their children

Hidden talents: Viewers watching the hour-long show learned of Rooney's secret talent for writing poetry, and love of karaoke

Another, Mr Scot Free tweeted: 'Lol this Wayne Rooney documentary...have to watch it with the subtitles on.'

Nick Roberts wrote: 'Still trying to find the subtitles button on the remote so I can watch the Wayne Rooney documentary.'

While Dave Trott commented: 'Great documentary on Wayne Rooney on BBC1, completely in scouse, I can't understand a dickie-bird.'

Missing out: Some viewers watching the documentary say they are still none the wiser about the Manchester United striker despite the hour-long insight into his life - because they couldn't understand his accent

Viewer: Dave Trott commented: 'Great documentary on Wayne Rooney on BBC1, completely in scouse, I can't understand a dickie-bird'

Cry for help: Other viewers suggested that the BBC could have used subtitles for the programme

The slew of comments on social media calling for subtitles echoed those after Liverpool released a 2012 fly on the wall documentary called Being: Liverpool.

While the six-episode documentary was narrated by Liverpool fan Clive Owen, the accents from the local players and staff baffled the majority of the show's American viewers - since it was broadcast on Fox Soccer in the US as well as on Channel 5 in the UK.

Those who could understand Rooney's accent in the BBC show said the programme had changed their opinion of the England captain, with even fans from rival teams taking to Twitter to say how much they had enjoyed it.

Mano Malone wrote: 'Just watching this documentary @wayneRooney isn't the man the media make him out to be, nice family man, from a LFC fan!'

Joe Smith commented: 'Stumbled on the Wayne Rooney documentary, not bad bloke for a red!'

Comprehension: Some football fans tuning into the BBC One show yesterday posted comments on social media complaining they needed subtitles to follow what Rooney and his family were saying

Cry for help: Twitter user Daniel Barker also suggested subtitles could have been used on the programme to help him understand what the striker was saying

Anthony Harris wrote: 'Like most blues, I was gutted when you left but you went on to do it all lad. Proud of ya! Great documentary.'

Another Twitter user posted: 'Watching the @WayneRooney documentary and it just makes me proud to be a united fan.'

And celebrities also praised the programme, with Arsenal fan Piers Morgan tweeting: 'No more genuine 'public' couple than @WayneRooney & @ColeenRoo. Down-to-earth, warm, funny & hilarious over dinner. #manbehindthegoals'

Family man: The programme aimed to give fans a unique insight into the life of Rooney and his family

Friendly rivalry: The footballer also showed off his collection of signed guitars - including this instrument customised by Manchester City fan Noel Gallagher

Loose Women host Andrea McLean added: 'Completely gripped by The Man Behind The Goal tonight @BBCOne @WayneRooney @ColeenRoo @GaryLineker Great documentary.'

And fellow footballer Joey Barton said: 'Good programme on @waynerooney from the BBC. Normal, down to earth fella who happens to be greatest goal scorer in English history.'

The documentary featured interviews with Rooney himself. David Beckham, Real Madrid star Cristiano Ronaldo and other football greats.

Following the screening of the show his wife Coleen tweeted: 'Thanks for all your messages, glad you enoyed it!!! Thanks @GaryLineker, it looked great.

Living space: Lineker toured Rooney's vast kitchen, private karaoke bar and garden complete with football pitches and a vast play area

Fellow footballer: Joey Barton said Rooney had come across as a 'normal, down to earth fella' in the show

Famous fan: Loose Women host Andrea McLean added: 'Completely gripped by The Man Behind The Goal tonight @BBCOne @WayneRooney @ColeenRoo @GaryLineker Great documentary.'

Show of support: Arsenal fan Piers Morgan tweeted: 'No more genuine 'public' couple than @WayneRooney & @ColeenRoo. Down-to-earth, warm, funny & hilarious over dinner. #manbehindthegoals'

'Just a little glimpse of our mad house but most of all congratulations Wayne. England's all time top goal scorer.'

Rooney also thanked viewers for tuning in, writing: 'Thanks for all the messages, really enjoyed doing the documentary. Special thanks @garylineker and everybody who took part, appreciate it!'

The documentary was screened on BBC One at 9pm on Monday.

Proud wife: Following the screening of the show his wife Coleen tweeted: 'Thanks for all your messages, glad you enoyed it!!! Thanks @GaryLineker, it looked great.

Many thanks: Rooney also thanked viewers for tuning in, writing: 'Thanks for all the messages, really enjoyed doing the documentary. Special thanks @garylineker and everybody who took part, appreciate it!'

Positive: Gary Lineker wrote on Twitter that he was 'staggered' by the response to the programme

Heart-felt: Many viewers said watching the programme had changed their opinion of the father-of-two