The forward has been exiled by Red Devils manager Ruben Amorim and Rooney revealed that he has encouraged his former team-mate to seek a move away from Old Trafford.

The ex-United captain told the 'Stick to Football' podcast: "I went into Carrington on Sunday (26.01.25) to take my kids to game day and Marcus Rashford was out on the training pitch with the fitness coach, but he was right over towards where the parents were walking past for the kids’ games.

"I looked at him thinking how embarrassing it must be for him as parents walk past."

Rooney continued: "I’ve spoken to Marcus a couple of times and I’ve given him my thoughts and feelings that he needs to leave the football club because whatever is going on his life and at Manchester United, he’s not the same.

"For him to have a fresh start, he needs to leave the club."

Rashford's application in training has been called into question by Amorim and United legend Roy Keane said the England international should be "ashamed" of himself.

The Sky Sports pundit said: "I can’t get involved in the conversation, I still can’t understand at any level. Whatever’s going on with players leaving, months left on contracts, a player who doesn’t train properly... I don’t understand it.

"You might as well leave me out of this conversation. Especially if you think he wants to move, which is more of a reason to train properly so when you go to a new club you’re up to speed and when you leave the club at least you showed a decent attitude. He must be ashamed."