article_snippet: I think it is a ridiculous world where we live that I have to answer questions (like that),' Wayne Rooney said. '
article_snippet: It's in my own home, it's not public, it's what friends do - friends mess around in the house,' The England captain told Sky Sports. '
article_snippet: It was a couple of mates in a private house, and somehow It's managed to get on the front page of a national newspaper.'
article_snippet: Wayne Rooney, 29, insisted the publication of the story did not distract Wayne Rooney in the build-up to the game.
article_snippet: Wayne Rooney said: 'I've just been focused on the game, it's more interesting for other people rather than for Wayne Rooney.
article_snippet: You've seen today, I've done a professional job and helped my team win 3-0.'
article_snippet: Midfielder Michael Carrick revealed after the match that Midfielder Michael Carrick and Midfielder Michael Carrick team-mates had poked fun at Wayne Rooney over the episode. '
article_snippet: Midfielder Michael Carrick got a little bit of stick,' Midfielder Michael Carrick said. '
highlights_snippet: 'It was me and a few friends joking about,' claimed the England captain .
  