Rooney Was 'arrogant'

Andorra's Oscar Sonejee has accused Wayne Rooney of being "arrogant" as he prepares to renew hostilities with the England player in Barcelona tomorrow.

They clashed in the Euro 2008 qualifier at the Olympic Stadium in March, with Rooney booked and substituted. Sonejee, an insurance salesman with 73 caps, was unimpressed with his opponent's conduct in England's 3-0 win.

Asked if Rooney swore at him, he said: "Yes, Rooney did. We were talking and he said 'I'm a star player' and insulted me. So I insulted him. In his mind he was thinking: 'Who are Andorra? They have small players and are not professional.'

"Rooney was arrogant. The match was a very hot situation and, when Rooney talks, he's very aggressive. It was a battle. There was a moment when the game was on the other side of the pitch and he just pushed me."