Rooney: Transfer request was big mistake

Wayne Rooney admits he has spent the season “trying to prove himself again” to Manchester United’s fans after accepting he made a mistake in requesting a transfer earlier this season.

The 25-year-old England striker looked to be on his way out of Old Trafford after confirming in October he wanted to leave the club after claiming chief executive David Gill had failed to give him assurances about United’s ability to attract top-class talent in the future.