Rooney says sorry for pitch outburst

Wayne Rooney has apologised for “any offence caused” by his post-match rant at England’s fans in Cape Town last night.

Rooney says sorry for pitch outburst

Wayne Rooney has apologised for “any offence caused” by his post-match rant at England’s fans in Cape Town last night.

As he made his way off the pitch following the goalless draw with Algeria, a result that leaves England’s qualification hopes hanging by a thread, Rooney turned to a television camera and condemned the fans who had booed the Three Lions’ performance, before swearing.

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