Wayne Rooney has reportedly become a supportive figure for Annie Kilner, the wife of Kyle Walker, after spending time with her and his family on a holiday in Dubai.

According to Heat World, Kilner is already good friends with Rooney's wife, Coleen, but it was Wayne who stepped in as a trusted confidante during the trip.

Rooney was in Dubai mainly for a football coaching camp, which Kilner and Walker’s son attended. Having faced similar challenges in his own marriage, Rooney is said to have offered encouragement, reminding Kilner that life as the wife of a football star comes with its difficulties.

A source told Heat World: "Wayne has become like Annie’s big brother. Her boys love him and he’s offered to help in any way he can. Normally, it’s Annie and Coleen hanging out while Kyle and Wayne pair up, but because Kyle wasn’t in Dubai, Annie spent more time chatting to Wayne and he was giving her good advice and support.

Obviously, Wayne’s been the one in the wrong in the past, but he explained that it’s not always easy being a footballer in the limelight. He told her Kyle is really missing her and the boys, and is desperate for them to make it work."

Walker and Kilner's marriage has reportedly been unstable since news broke that he had fathered two children with his ex-mistress, Lauryn Goodman. However, it seems that their divorce proceedings have been put on hold for now.

In January, Walker moved on loan from Manchester City to AC Milan, and Kilner has reportedly been offered a reality show about her life in Italy.