Wayne Rooney claims he suffered 'disgraceful' treatment on England duty
- Wayne Rooney is England's most capped outfield player with 119 appearances
- Ian Wright tells Man Utd striker to 'fight back'
Manchester United striker Wayne Rooney says reaction to his late-night conduct on England duty has been "disgraceful" and has vowed he is "not finished yet".
The England captain apologised over "inappropriate" pictures of him at a wedding at the England team hotel during the international break.
Rooney said his treatment showed "a lack of respect".
The Sun published images on Monday which it said showed Rooney drunk at a party late on Saturday night - a day after England's World Cup qualifying win over Scotland.
"It feels as if the media are trying to write my obituary and I won't let that happen," he added.
Speaking after he came off the bench for Manchester United in their draw with Arsenal at Old Trafford on Saturday, the 31-year-old claimed: "What's been going on is disgraceful.
"I love playing for my country and I am proud of my achievements to date - but I have not finished yet."
England players are to be banned by the Football Association from having nights out while on international duty.
The FA is looking into claims several players were out until late on the same night Saturday night - less than three days before they drew 2-2 with Spain in a friendly.
Speaking on Match of the Day, former England striker Ian Wright said: "I'm a big fan of Wayne's and he's been getting this for the past three or four years. It has been building and building.
"I'm pleased he's coming out with something like this. It is like he is fighting back. Fight back Wayne."
Ex-England captain Alan Shearer added: "All he has ever been is committed and available. If he was given the night off and he chose to stay in the hotel and have a few drinks then I don't think there's anything wrong with that.
"If he was told to go to bed by the manager and chose not to then he has undermined the manager and has to face the consequences."
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