Monday 16 March 2015 10:47, UK
Wayne Rooney is disappointed a video of him "knocked out" while boxing with former team-mate Phil Bardsley was attained by the media.
Rooney, who responded by celebrating with a boxing move and 'KO' after scoring in Manchester United's 3-0 home win over Tottenham on Sunday, insists the incident should have remained private.
Rooney scored his 19th goal of the season for club and country as United move to within two points of second-placed Manchester City in the Premier League.
He told Sky Sports: "That's the world we live in today I think. It was a few mates in a private house which has somehow managed to go front page of a national newspaper.
"It's private, in my own home, although it's got out. It's what friends do, they mess around in the house.
"Unfortunately it's made the front page of the newspaper, so you have to just deal with that."
Rooney, who put in an impressive performance up front for the Red Devils, is looking to move on from the incident, and believes he put in a professional performance in response.
"I have to accept that, but it was me and a few friends joking around," added the England striker.
"I've been focused on the game, I think it's more interesting for other people rather than myself.
"I think you can see today I've done a professional job, got on with the game, and gladly helped us win 3-0."
