'Not bad' - Rooney hits back at his critics

Published on: 21 August 2017

Wayne Rooney sent a message to critics who thought he was past his prime after scoring the 200th Premier League goal of his career on Monday night.

After striking in Everton's draw at Manchester City, the 31-year-old now has two goals in as many Premier League games since leaving Manchester United to rejoin his boyhood club.

The resurgence comes after a difficult final season for Rooney at Old Trafford as he struggled to stay in the plans of Jose Mourinho and also lost his spot in the England squad.

But he threw the criticism back at those who judged him over the past year, telling Sky Sports: "It is not bad for someone who is not fit anymore and can't get about the pitch. I have always put a shift in for the team and tonight is no different."

Rooney then used Twitter to poke fun at Manchester City fans, who met his goal celebrations with some unkind gestures at the Etihad.

Always nice to see a few familiar faces

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