Rooney's agent denies spit claim

Stretford did confirm the England international striker was in the Manchester club, but was on the receiving end of abuse from an individual who was later ejected.

Rooney had earlier in the day sparked Everton into life from the bench, helping the side recover from 3-0 down to level with the Premiership champions only for Ruud van Nistelrooy to head a last-gasp winner.

"Any allegations being made against Wayne are fatuous and entirely false," stated Stretford.

"The only untoward incident Wayne was aware of in the nightclub in question was when he was subject to a volley of verbal abuse from a young woman.

"Although he did not respond in any way, she spat at him and was subsequently ejected from the nightclub.

"Wayne was enjoying a perfectly legitimate night out after a big match. He was entirely sober throughout the evening.

"Wayne will cooperate fully with any police investigation. It is not something that causes Wayne or his management a moment's concern."