Wayne Rooney has described Plymouth’s 4-0 defeat to Bristol City as a ‘big embarrassment’ and has accused his layers of showing ‘a real lack of character and lack of fight’. Plymouth were hammered 6-1 by Norwich City at Carrow Road on Tuesday night and Rooney’s side followed that up with another dismal performance on the road on Saturday afternoon.

Wayne Rooney was left embarrassed by Plymouth's performance as they lost 4-0 at Bristol City in the Championship on Saturday.

Wayne Rooney has struggled to make an impact as Plymouth Argyle manager, but one of his former players has insisted that the whole dressing room love him and have the utmost respect for his management

Rooney reacts to Plymouth Argyle's 4-0 defeat at Bristol City