Wayne Rooney has defended England’s so-called “golden generation” after Steven Gerrard called them “egotistical losers”, with the former Manchester United striker insisting “we tried”.
Rooney and Gerrard both played in six major tournaments for England but failed to go further than quarter-finals at World Cups and Euros despite a star-studded squad that included Frank Lampard, John Terry, Rio Ferdinand and Ashley Cole.
