India, Aug. 14 -- Former England and Manchester United legend Wayne Rooney has fired back after finding himself at the wrong end of some fiery comments directed his way by American NFL great Tom Brady, who recently took over as owner of Birmingham City FC, the club at which Rooney was acting as coach two seasons ago.

Speaking on his podcast The Wayne Rooney Show, the English star explained how Brady's questioning of his work ethic and demeanor while in charge of Birmingham stung and felt 'unfair'.

"I think it was a very unfair comment. When I went into Birmingham, they were in a mess really," explained Rooney, who has had a tough history in terms of his managerial career after trying to make the switch from his playing days. "Hence the ...