Wayne Rooney apologises after partying on England duty

England's players have been warned to "behave appropriately" after pictures emerged of captain Wayne Rooney at a wedding party while on international duty.

The Manchester United forward had started the 3-0 win over Scotland hours before the pictures were apparently taken - but was left out for the friendly draw with Spain on Tuesday night.

England manager Gareth Southgate denied Rooney has been dropped because of the pictures, which The Sun said were taken in the early hours of the morning and showed him "barely able to keep his eyes open". 

Instead Southgate said Rooney was suffering from a minor injury sustained during the Scotland game.

But on Wednesday, the 31-year-old "unreservedly" apologised to Southgate.

In a statement, he admitted the images were "inappropriate for someone in his position".

Earlier today Wayne spoke privately to both Gareth Southgate and (technical director) Dan Ashworth to unreservedly apologise," his spokesman said.

He would like to further extend that apology to any young fans who have seen these pictures."

Earlier the spokesman insisted Rooney had done nothing wrong and criticised wedding guests for having "sought to turn Wayne's friendly good nature to their advantage".

The Football Association is now believed to be reviewing its policy of allowing players free time overnight.

"All England personnel have a responsibility to behave appropriately at all times," an FA spokesman said. 

"We will be reviewing our policy around free time whilst on international duty."