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Wayne Rooney reveals why he isn't appearing on Match of the Day as planned this weekend... as the ex-Man United star admits he's 'GUTTED' not to making his debut on the show

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Wayne Rooney has revealed why he hasn't appeared on Match of The Day as planned this weekend.

The 38-year-old was in line to make his debut on the iconic BBC show on Saturday but was forced to pull out, with Martin Keown filling in for him.

And the former Manchester United striker says he had to withdraw from the show after suffering an injury while on holiday.

Rooney wrote on X: 'Gutted not to be making my debut on the iconic @BBCMOTDshow tonight, it’s something I have wanted to do since I was little.