Man United captain Wayne Rooney apologises for behaviour on England duty

Rooney has apologised for his actions. Credit: PA

Wayne Rooney has "unreservedly" apologised to England interim manager Gareth Southgate and Football Association technical director Dan Ashworth.

In a statement released on behalf of the England captain to Press Association Sport, Rooney admits the images which emerged of him over the weekend were "inappropriate for someone in his position".

It comes after the Sun alleged that Rooney dropped in on a wedding party at the team hotel over the weekend, with the paper printing a photo appearing to show the Manchester United forward, sporting an England training top, looking the worse for wear.

A statement issued on behalf of the England captain, and issued to Press Association, read: