Wayne Rooney Comments After Being Dropped from England Squad

England captain Wayne Rooney admitted he’s going through “a difficult period” on Monday after learning he would be dropped to the bench for Tuesday’s 2018 FIFA World Cup qualifier against Slovenia.

Caretaker manager Gareth Southgate made the decision to drop his armband wearer after a lull in form this season, although Rooney added he’s ready to make any impact he can, per BBC Sport:

My game now? Of course, I’m not denying it is in a difficult period. I’ve been on the bench the last few games for Manchester United but that’s part of football.

I have to work hard and when I’m needed for both club and country, I’ll make sure I’m ready. … I’ve played 13 years non-stop for England and given everything. A time comes when you’re not the first name on the team sheet which I have been in the past.

Southgate followed the lead of Manchester United manager Jose Mourinho in choosing to relegate Rooney to the bench, while Tottenham Hotspur midfielder Eric Dier is poised to take his spot in the engine room.

The Three Lions interim chief appeared in front of the media on Monday and lashed out at those revelling in his player’s demotion, via Sky Sports News HQ:

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