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Rooney Challenges Rashford's Blame for Inconsistent Performance

10/18/2025

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Wayne Rooney and former Manchester United players criticized Marcus Rashford (Manchester United forward)'s claim that an 'inconsistent environment' caused his variable form.
Rooney said the environment may not have been ideal, but Rashford should take responsibility rather than blame external factors.
Rashford, on loan at Barcelona, acknowledged the need for consistency and said he aims to improve, while Rooney and others question whether external factors behind his United struggles exist.

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Wayne Rooney and former Manchester United players criticized Marcus Rashford (Manchester United forward)'s claim that an 'inconsistent environment' caused his variable form.
Rooney said the environment may not have been ideal, but Rashford should take responsibility rather than blame external factors.
Rashford, on loan at Barcelona, acknowledged the need for consistency and said he aims to improve, while Rooney and others question whether external factors behind his United struggles exist.