Wayne Rooney slams Gareth Southgate treatment of Liverpool star after England snub

Wayne Rooney believes Liverpool defender Jarell Quansah was "mishandled" after his first England call-up by manager Gareth Southgate.

The 21-year-old was a surprise inclusion in England's provisional squad for this summer's European Championships and trained with the Three Lions last week

Ultimately, Quansah was one of seven players - along with Liverpool team-mate Curtis Jones - who were left out of England's final 26-man squad for this summer's finals.

Southgate decided to keep Quansah involved in England's preparations for an upcoming friendly match against Iceland.

However, Quansah was overlooked by Southgate for Friday's friendly at Wembley and remained on the bench for the full 90 minutes

Rooney believes Southgate's decision to offer Quansah zero minutes against Iceland was poor management that led to the defender being visibly upset.

Rooney said:

“That’s why I think Gareth should have sent them all home [after telling them they won’t be picked].

"He kept Quansah there and I watched him after the game, I was on the side of the pitch doing TV, and I watched every player walk around the pitch after the game.

“As soon as the final whistle went Quansah goes in.

“Straight away you have a split. He has probably seen nobody got injured, and I felt for him, as he was probably in having a shower and leaving and he was the only one there.

“I think Gareth should have said go home, if there is an injury be ready, and give them that 24 or 48 hours, if anyone gets injured I’ll call you. Otherwise, go on your holidays.”