"Our game has improved so much in the past few seasons," he said. "We've proved we have the best league in the world - which is why we attract the best players in the world.

"It's down to English players if they decide to play abroad but, for me, English football is the best. I love playing here and I'm pretty sure that'll never change."

With four Premiership clubs in the Champions League quarterfinals, Rooney added: "It'd be nice if the English teams could stay apart in the Champions League and go further. It would be a shame if we drew each other."