The Everton were dominant in possession throughout but still needed Maarten Stekelenburg to make a crucial save and turn Jan Maslo's header on to the crossbar.
Ronald Koeman gave debuts to summer signings Cuco Martina, Michael Keane, Davy Klaassen and Sandro Ramirez but will need a better performance if they are to reach the play-off round in August and avoid a repeat of him not reaching the group stage with Southampton two years ago.
All eyes on Rooney
It is 13 years since the then-teenage Rooney left Everton for Manchester United for EURO 27m, with his move back this summer causing almost as much discussion and debate as his departure.
