‘Easier to blame the environment’ – Wayne Rooney hits back at Marcus Rashford over Manchester United claim | OneFootball

Former Manchester United star Wayne Rooney has hit back at Marcus Rashford after he claimed the environment was to blame for his struggles at Old Trafford.

Rashford is spending the 2025-26 season on loan at Barcelona, who have the option to make the move permanent next summer.

The England international left the Red Devils after falling out of favour with manager Ruben Amorim.

Although Rashford was not Barcelona’s first-choice summer target, he is now flourishing on loan.

He has scored three goals and provided five assists in 10 appearances across all competitions for the La Liga giants.

In a recent interview, Rashford said he had been in an inconsistent environment at United for a very long time. Rooney says Rashford needs to look at himself rather than blame others.

Speaking on the latest episode of The Wayne Rooney Show, he said: “I think the environment hasn’t been right, but that is down to yourself.

“If you are not playing well or you get left out of the team, then I think it is easier to blame the environment and whether that is right or wrong. I think that comes from how you apply yourself.

“In games we have seen with him where we know he can do more, we know he can run more – that has nothing to do with an environment.

“I might be wrong here, I really like Marcus as a lad and as a person, but I think that is an easy one to throw at people.”

Rooney is absolutely right about Rashford. His interview before the recent England game painted a picture of a hugely self-absorbed individual.

Rashford’s attitude has been a major issue, and United are better off without him.