Captain Wayne Rooney has “unreservedly” apologised to interim England manager Gareth Southgate after pictures emerged showing him at a wedding at the team’s hotel while on international duty.<\/p>\n
A statement issued on behalf of Rooney, 31, called the images “inappropriate”.<\/p>\n
The Sun has published the images, which it says shows Rooney at a party late on Saturday night – a day after England’s World Cup qualifying win over Scotland.<\/p>\n
The FA, meanwhile, says it will review its policies around players’ free time.<\/p>\n
“Naturally Wayne is sorry that pictures taken with fans have been published,” the statement from Rooney’s management read.<\/p>\n
“Although it was a day off for the whole squad and staff, he fully recognises that the images are inappropriate for someone in his position.<\/p>\n
“Earlier today Wayne spoke privately to both Gareth Southgate and [FA technical director] Dan Ashworth to unreservedly apologise.<\/p>\n
“He would like to further extend that apology to any young fans who have seen these pictures.”<\/p>\n
Rooney missed Tuesday’s 2-2 friendly draw with Spain with a minor knee injury.<\/p>\n
Rooney’s apology came as the FA issued a statement saying “England personnel have a responsibility to behave appropriately at all times”.<\/p>\n
The governing body added: “We will be reviewing our policy around free time while on international duty.”
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