WAYNE ROONEY has called for the Football Association to punish Tyrone Mings for his stamp on Zlatan Ibrahimovic.
The Manchester United captain hit out after the Bournemouth defender appeared to stand on the Swedish striker’s head towards the end of the first half in the 1-1 draw at Old Trafford.
Tensions had been rising between Ibrahimovic and Mings after the pair clashed in an off-the-ball incident.
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Ibrahimovic threw Mings to the floor first, then later after being caught by Rooney, Mings landed a boot on top of the striker’s head as he backtracked.
Following the game, United skipper Rooney hit out at the Cherries ace.
He told Sky Sports: “The referee didn’t see Tyrone Mings try and stamp on Zlatan’s head.
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“I was right there and it’s wrong in football. Everyone likes to go in and tackle in the game but to stamp on a player’s head is wrong and there is no place for it.
“I’m sure there will be punishment after the game.”
And when quizzed on a potential elbow by his team-mat on the Bournemouth stopper, Rooney added: “Both players went for the ball and I was out on the corner at that time so I didn’t see it.
“I’m sure if anything has happened people have their opinions on that
“I’ve been on the end of studs to the head and it’s not nice. I’m sure the right punishment will be given.”
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