Everton ace Wayne Rooney insists manager Sam Allardyce doesn't deserve his long ball reputation.

Rooney claims Allardyce does not get enough credit for his modern coaching techniques and man-management skills.

He told talkSPORT: “I think he is underestimated in that he wants you to play football, he doesn't just want you booting the ball.

“He had you organised with a good balance defensively but he wants you to play football when you get the ball.

“Against Newcastle, we went long a few times and you could see on the touchline he was trying to get us playing out from the back.

“There are things behind the scenes he doesn't get credit for, the work he does is incredible, the small margins that can make you better.

“He has got them nailed on and he gives the players the best opportunity to get the best out of themselves."