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Rooney accepts demotion
- Updated: October 10, 2016
England captain Wayne Rooney says he “understands and respects” Gareth Southgate’s decision to drop him and accepts he is no longer the first name on the team sheet.
Rooney, the country’s all-time leading scorer, will hand the skipper’s armband to Jordan Henderson for Tuesday night’s World Cup Qualifier in Slovenia and be replaced in midfield by Eric Dier.
With conflict and indecision over his best position, the 30-year-old has also been dropped to the bench by Jose Mourinho at Manchester United at Rooney admits he is in a “difficult” period in his career.
“I’ve played 13 years non-stop for England and given everything, and the time comes when you are not the first name on the team sheet,” he said.
“It is a chance for other players. I’m not denying my game in a difficult period. I’ve been on the bench the last few games for Manchester United but …
