England legend Wayne Rooney shuts down reporter over 'unfair' World Cup question

Wayne Rooney emphatically shut down a reporter who dared to question is loyalty to England at the World Cup.

Rooney was officially presented as a DC United player yesterday as he prepares to begin in his new life in the United States.

The Manchester United legend, who remains England’s all-time leading goalscorer, retired from international football last summer.

Gareth Southgate’s Three Lions are flying the flag for the nation in Russia this summer and are through to the knockout stages.

They face Colombia this evening as their journey continues and expectations rise back home in the hope of seeing the country in their first World Cup final since 1966.

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Captain Harry Kane has been banging in the goals for fun to give fans genuine optimism over the prospect of lifting the trophy.

Rooney wasn’t happy with the suggestion that he would be disappointed to see his former team-mates taste success in Moscow without him.

I’d be delighted if we win and I think that question is unfair to be honest,” Rooney snapped back at the reporter.

“I think you’re asking me if I’d be gutted if England win a World Cup. I’m from England, I’m an England fan and I want England to win, so I don’t think the question is a good one.”

Rooney is about to start the next chapter of his career in Washington after signing a three-year contract across the pond.

DC United are widely considered to be one of the poorest teams in the MLS and the Liverpudlian is relishing the challenge of reviving their fortunes.

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He added: “I’m not here to see out the last few years of my career, I’m here to compete, I’m here to win and that’s the way I’ve always played and will always play.

“Even on the training pitch yesterday, there were a few of the academy players and I had a go at them for not running as hard as they should have. That’s on my first day.

“I’ve always set high targets. I demand a lot of myself and expect that from teammates as well. I have to adapt to however the club is run, and embrace it. The club has got great history. It’s been tough over the past few years and the club doesn’t need to look back at that history, it needs to create more history.

“We have to improve, but there’s talent in the team; maybe [with] some guidance on and off the pitch. It’s a new challenge, new culture, new league to play in, so I’m excited. I can’t wait to get started.”