Gor Mahia 1-2 Everton: Wayne Rooney and Kieran Dowell net scorchers in pre-season friendly

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Wayne Rooney marked his second Everton debut with a stunning goal.

Homegrown star Rooney returned to his boyhood club earlier this week after 13 years away at Manchester United.

And in his first start since his long awaited return he smashed a 30-yard stunner into the top corner.

The goal brought back memories of Rooney's famous first goal for the Toffees first time around - when he slotted in agaisnt Arsenal.

Gor Mahia equalised through Jacques Tuyisenge's head as the sides went into the break locked at 1-1.

Boss Ronald Koeman promised to give every player in his travelling party 45 minutes of action - so expect a host of half time changes.

Wayne Rooney reintroduced himself to the Everton fans in the best way possible on Thursday - by scoring on his second debut.

Rooney, who left the Toffees 13 years ago for Manchester United, returned on Thursday for a pre-season friendly against Gor Mahia in Tanzania.

The 31-year-old started the game up front for Everton, where he broke the deadlock with a spectacular strike moments before half time.

The goal was immediately cancelled out by Jacques Tuyisenge, who bagged an equaliser for his side with a great headed effort.

Kieran Dowell won the game in the last 10 minutes with another world class strike.