Rooney denies betting rift with Owen

WAYNE ROONEY has dismissed talks of a rift with his England strike partner Michael Owen over an alleged betting ring.

Reports suggested the Manchester United star was furious with Owen for letting him get sucked so heavily into the gambling scene.

Rooney, who earns at least £50,000 (€72,000) a week, has racked up a £700,000 (€1 million) debt betting on horses, dogs and football, according to the Sunday Mirror.