Wayne Rooney worries that if England’s players participate in streams with well-known gamers while traveling with the Three Lions to Euro 2024, they could find themselves in hot water.
Rooney and Gary Neville, his former Manchester United teammate, talked about the possible problems facing Gareth Southgate’s team in Germany. Since being revealed as a star signing for EA Sports FC Pro Club Girth N Turf, which was established by YouTubers Angry Ginge and Yung Filly, in April, the former striker has had extensive experience with online gaming in recent months.
Rooney warned stars to be “extremely careful” and brought up the risks of England’s players engaging in the activity during the Euros. “It’s the stream that I’ve seen,” he stated at the Sky Bet-sponsored Overlap Fan Debate. “Last week, [Aaron] Ramsdale and [Jordan] Pickford appeared on a few of these streamers.
One incorrect remark when you’re gone in the camp with England. They must exercise extreme caution. “I did that a few weeks ago with some guys; we were just having fun and messing around, but if they start doing that and say the wrong thing at the wrong time while they’re away with England.” During one of his appearances on the stream, the new manager of Plymouth Argyle made a stir when he laughed so hard that his teammates started laughing too. He did this in response to a rude statement that was read out from the chat.
“Apparently, I’m just being called “you are a big granny s******,” for some reason,” Angry Ginge, actual name Morgan Burtwistle, remarked. “Cheers, buddy.” “Obviously, someone is not overly pleased with Real Madrid’s victory.” ‘I don’t think that was meant at you,’ replied the 38-year-old Rooney in a swift reply. During a webcast in April, the Red Devils’ all-time leading scorer also confused fans by disclosing his strange nightly habit of dozing off with a hairdryer on.
Neville also expressed worries about camp life before an international competition, saying that cards were the main reason ‘bored’ players had during his tenure. The former right-back hopes that modern entertainment does not affect the team in the same “devastating” way.Neville also expressed worries about camp life before an international competition, saying that cards were the main reason ‘bored’ players had during his tenure. The former right-back hopes that modern entertainment does not affect the team in the same “devastating” way.
“We must keep in mind that they are still young,” he stated. They’re lively and easily bored, so when they spend a month at a hotel with guarded perimeters and no way to leave, they become restless. When I was younger, I believed that the card school had a terrible effect on people’s attitudes and spirits. The guys were simply playing all the time, and now that FIFA is being discussed, it’s obvious that they’re bored.
If England defeats Denmark in their second group game on Thursday, they will guarantee their spot in the knockout stages. Two selection conundrums for Southgate: how to maximize Phil Foden’s potential and whether to stick with Trent Alexander-Arnold in midfield.