Wayne Rooney, Manchester United's all-time leading goalscorer, has turned his fire on the current squad, arguing that the players — not manager Michael Carrick — must own the consequences of the club's alarming dip in form.

The former captain's intervention follows another dismal outing against Bournemouth, a result that left travelling supporters seething at the final whistle.

Rooney questions the squad's passion and work rate

Rooney pulled no punches when assessing the mentality of the players, pointing to what he described as a visible absence of effort and desire.