( CNN ) -- England striker Wayne Rooney has escaped further punishment after a show of petulance following his sending off during Manchester United 's weekend defeat at Fulham . Wayne Rooney confronts referee Phil Dowd following his dismissal during the defeat at Fulham . But Rooney will receive a formal written warning from the Football Association after punching the corner flag when ordered from the pitch . Rooney was dismissed for two bookable offences during his side 's 2-0 defeat -- the second caution coming after he hurled the ball in the direction of where referee Phil Dowd wanted a free kick taken . Although Rooney exchanged words with Dowd after being shown red , the official has confirmed he was not sworn at by the player . An FA spokesman said : `` We have clarified with Phil Dowd that there was no abuse from the player after he was dismissed . `` In relation to the incident when he punched the corner flag , the referee did not see that and we have written to Wayne Rooney reminding him of his responsibilities . '' It means Rooney will only be suspended for one game , the Premier League visit of Aston Villa to Old Trafford on April 5 .
Wayne Rooney faces further punishment with dismissal at Fulham . England striker punched the flag after being red carded by ref Phil Dowd . Rooney must sit out Manchester United 's home game against Aston Villa .