Marcus Rashford says people questioning his commitment to Manchester United need to show "more humanity".
Rashford, 26, has scored five goals for United this season and faced criticism about perceived attitude issues.
He missed United's FA Cup win over Newport, days after he was reportedly seen in nightspots in Northern Ireland.
"If you ever question my commitment to United, that's when I have to speak up," the England forward said in a piece for The Players' Tribune.
"It's like somebody questioning my entire identity, and everything I stand for as a man.
"I grew up here.