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Wayne Rooney was not supported enough after drinking incident says former England manager Roy Hodgson

Former England manager Roy Hodgson believes Wayne Rooney should have had more support over photographs of him drinking at a wedding reception.

The national team captain was pictured looking drunk with guests at the party in the same hotel where England were staying after their win over Scotland last month.

He was forced to apologise but Hodgson defended the Manchester United forward, pointing to the fact he was joined by team-mate Phil Jagielka and members of Football Association staff.

Roy Hodgson said Wayne Rooney should have had more support after his drinking incident
Roy Hodgson said Wayne Rooney should have had more support after his drinking incident
Hodgson said that the players are only human beings and what Rooney did was not awful
Hodgson said that the players are only human beings and what Rooney did was not awful

Hodgson - who resigned after defeat to Iceland ended England's bid in the summer's showpiece, told the Times: 'In this particular instance there should have been more joint responsibility.