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Rooney backed after being booed
- Updated: October 8, 2016
Wayne Rooney has received backing from his manager and team-mates after he was booed by some England fans at Wembley on Saturday.
The England captain started the 2-0 World Cup qualifying win over Malta in a midfield role alongside Jordan Henderson, despite being left on the bench for Manchester United’s last three matches
Jeers were audible from some supporters at times during the match, but England caretaker manager Gareth Southgate jumped to the defence of England’s leading outfield appearance-maker, arguing he deserves praise for his approach to playing for his country.
“The criticism of him is at times unfair,” he said.
“He ploughs on and plays with pride and captains his country with pride.
“I look back to John Terry, Frank Lampard and Ashley Cole. In their time …
