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Wayne Rooney laser incident to be investigated by FA

Image: A green laser light shone on Wayne Rooney as he took a penalty - which he missed - against Middlesbrough

The Football Association will investigate the directing of a laser towards Manchester United striker Wayne Rooney during Wednesday's Capital One Cup clash with Middlesbrough.

A green laser light appeared on the United captain's face as he prepared to take a penalty during the shoot-out defeat at Old Trafford that cost his side a place in the quarter-finals.

Rooney's effort was saved by Boro goalkeeper Tomas Mejias as United were beaten 3-1 on penalties, following a 0-0 draw after extra-time.

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Was Rooney put off by the green laser?

And the FA confirmed on Thursday it was aware of reports of the incident and is looking into the matter.

The shoot-out was held in front of Old Trafford's East Stand, which housed around 10,000 away supporters in its upper tier and lower south-east corner.

Manchester United's Wayne Rooney dejected after missing his penalty during the shootout following the Capital One Cup, Fourth Round match at Old Trafford,
Image: Ashley Young and Michael Carrick also missed as United crashed out 3-1 on penalties to Boro

Andreas Pereira scored for United but Mejias also saved Ashley Young's spot-kick, while midfielder Michael Carrick missed the target.

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Dave Nugent missed his opening penalty for Boro but Grant Leadbitter, Stewart Downing and Ben Gibson successfully converted to set up a last-eight home tie with Everton.

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