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Wayne Rooney Hits Back at Man Utd Outcast's Excuse for Struggles at Old Trafford

Wayne Rooney disputes Marcus Rashford’s claim that Manchester United’s unstable environment affected his performance, stressing Rashford must accept responsibility for his actions.

  • Recently, Wayne Rooney, former Manchester United captain and podcast host, argued on The Wayne Rooney Show that Rashford must accept accountability and said, `I might be wrong here` but it’s easy to blame United’s environment.
  • Marcus Rashford recently said an `inconsistent environment` at Manchester United made it harder for him to be consistent, citing his loan moves after ending his stint on the fringes.
  • Rooney and Roy Keane, former Manchester United midfielder, questioned Rashford's claim and cited issues like lateness to meetings and poor body language at Old Trafford.
  • Ending his Man Utd stint on the fringes, Rashford played six times under Ruben Amorim before a January loan to Aston Villa, and Rooney said he does not begrudge him another chance.
  • The exchange played out publicly on The Wayne Rooney Show and other platforms, highlighting the well-documented debate between blaming the club environment and stressing individual responsibility.
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BBC News broke the news in United Kingdom on Friday, October 17, 2025.
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