A close pal of Drogba's told The Sun: "Didi was surprised and angry by what Rooney had to say.

"He wondered if Rooney paid any attention to what happened with Rafa (Benitez) and the way it wound him up. He settled that one on the pitch and intends to do the same in Moscow."

Rooney incurred Drog's wrath when he said: "Sometimes he seems if his head's not there."

Drogba stuck a picture of Benitez above his peg to motivate him. It was rumoured he was searching for a Rooney one to do the same last night.