Gerrard, a former Liverpool captain, had claimed that the England squad was filled with "egotistical losers" and that "hatred" between players from different clubs was a contributing factor to their lack of success.

Rooney, who played in six major tournaments for England alongside Gerrard, has pushed back against these claims, saying that they are "disrespectful" to the players who worked hard and tried their best.

Rooney noted that the current generation of players, who often train together before the start of the new season, has a different dynamic than the one he was part of.

He also spoke about the relationships between players from different clubs, saying that it was difficult for him and his teammates to get along with players from Liverpool and Manchester United, but that things are easier now.

Rooney and Gerrard are among the many talented players who made up the England squad during their playing careers, including David Beckham, Paul Scholes, Frank Lampard, Gary Neville, Rio Ferdinand, John Terry, and Jamie Carragher.

England's wait for a major international trophy continues, and with the World Cup approaching next year, fans will be hoping that the team can overcome their past struggles and achieve success.