The former Red Devils defender has launched a scathing attack on the club captain, saying the forward is only in the team due to marketing reasons and needs to improve this season.
Former Manchester United defender Paul Parker has labelled Wayne Rooney as “overweight” and believes he is only in the team due to marketing reasons.
Rooney, who scored eight Premier League goals last season, was criticised by a section of the United fanbase following a number of underwhelming displays in 2015-16.
The 30-year-old also received plenty of stick after a poor performance against Leicester City in the Community Shield, but he was on the score sheet as United beat Bournemouth 3-1 on Sunday.