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Wayne Rooney has challenged Marcus Rashford's claims about Manchester United's "inconsistent environment", arguing the England forward should take personal responsibility for his performances. The former United captain's direct response highlights a fundamental disagreement between two club legends about accountability in football.
Rashford sparked the debate during England duty when he told ITV: "I feel like I have been in an inconsistent environment for a very long time, so it is even more difficult to be consistent." The 27-year-old added that consistency requires "consistent variables in your life and the way you train" and cited "so many changes" throughout his career.
Rooney's direct challenge
Rooney offered a blunt counter-argument on The Wayne Rooney Show, focusing on individual responsibility rather than external factors. "I think the environment hasn't been right but that is down to yourself," the former United captain said.
"If you are not playing well or you get left out of the team then I think it is easier to blame the environment," Rooney continued. "In games we have seen with him where we know he can do more, we know he can run more - that is nothing to do with an environment."
The 39-year-old manager acknowledged his respect for Rashford personally but maintained his position. "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," he concluded.
Managerial instability context
Rashford's career has indeed been marked by significant changes, with the Daily Star reporting he has played under eight different managers since his Manchester United debut in 2016 under Louis van Gaal. The forward played just six times under Ruben Amorim before joining Aston Villa on loan in January.
He subsequently moved to Barcelona on loan this summer and has flourished in Catalonia with three goals and five assists in ten games this season. His revival at the Spanish giants has coincided with regular first-team opportunities and a more settled environment.
Sources used: "Manchester Evening News", "Daily Star", "Mirror", "ITV"
Note: This article has been edited with the help of Artificial Intelligence.
