Wayne Rooney has revealed the two players that most regularly received an earful (or faceful) from Manchester United manager Sir Alex Ferguson during his 13 years at the club.
The 31-year-old left Old Trafford to return to Everton this summer having struggled to find a place in Jose Mourinho's team.
And in an interview with talkSPORT, Rooney has spoken of his United exit, and recalled which of his teammates often got on the wrong side of Ferguson.
"That happened with me and Giggsy more than anyone," he said. "We were the players he had a go at most. But he knew when he had a go at us two, the characters we were meant we would go out and improve.
"There were little things like if you were under 25 you couldn't have a sports car. "He was the best but he never complicated anything. Nowadays sometimes there is a bit too much information, too much thought going into it. Sometimes all you need is 'You're better than them, go and win it'.
"He had the balance right and his man- management was second to none. He knew the players he could have a go at and those he needed to put his arm round."
He added: "I have seen players with tears running down their face because the manager had a go at them and they can't take it. I've also been there where Alex Ferguson has had a go at me — and it gave me that lift. It makes you want it more."
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