England legend Peter Shilton is dead against DC United striker Wayne Rooney making his one-off international comeback.
Former England captain Rooney, 33, will be given a 120th cap and the chance to say goodbye against USA on November 16 but the move has drawn heavy criticism of devaluing the honour of playing for England.
Shilton, 69, told the Mirror: “I was shocked when I read it and I'm still struggling to understand the decision. It's been two years since Wayne last played, England are on a new threshold and have just had a great World Cup but are going backwards with this.
“That's not to say that Wayne does not deserve a tribute but give him a presentation, don't just give caps away which is wrong and also denies a young player a chance as well.
“I don't agree with it at all. It should be the greatest honour and reward playing for your country but the reality is that the MLS is nowhere near the same level as the Premier League.
“Wayne Rooney finished with England, Gareth Southgate moved on and I don't agree with this at all. To actually give him a game in what is a proper England international is completely wrong, in my opinion."
