Wayne Rooney has threatened legal action against former England teammate Andy Carroll over claims in Carroll’s forthcoming autobiography. The former England captain, 40, sent a legal notice to the publishers of Carroll’s book, *Owning It*, disputing assertions that Rooney invited players to drink alcohol in his room during international training camps between 2010 and 2011.

In *Owning It*, Carroll alleges that Rooney encouraged teammates to consume alcohol while on duty with the England national team. Rooney’s legal representatives have demanded a retraction, stating the claims are false and that the matter is one of principle. A source close to Rooney described him as "livid" and emphasized that while Rooney acknowledges he is not without fault, these particular accusations cross a line.

Carroll, formerly a striker for Newcastle United and Liverpool, reportedly did not anticipate such a forceful response from Rooney. The same source suggested that Carroll may consider issuing a public apology to avoid the prospect of a costly legal battle. The situation has reportedly caused significant distress for Carroll amid the promotion of his book.

Rooney’s career has evolved since retiring from professional football in 2020. He has taken on managerial roles and expanded his media presence, including appearances on BBC’s *Match of the Day* and commitments to hosting a podcast and game show. Rooney is also in advanced discussions to participate in ITV’s reality show *I’m A Celebrity… Get Me Out Of Here!*, with an aim to match or surpass his wife Coleen Rooney’s second-place finish on the program last year.

Both Rooney and Carroll will be in the public eye on Thursday, as Rooney’s family-themed Disney+ series, *The Real Rooneys*, premieres the same day Carroll’s book is released. According to the insider, Rooney has made significant lifestyle changes, including losing weight and giving up drinking, marking a new phase in his life and career. The allegations of past misconduct in Carroll’s book stand in contrast to this image and have heightened tensions between the former teammates.