Wayne Rooney has sparked concerns about his health after he was seen looking “really poorly” in a picture while watching Manchester United’s defeat to Tottenham yesterday.

The United States and England legend was spotted in the stands at Old Trafford during his former club's 3-0 defeat and appeared clearly unimpressed with their performance.

Rooney, 38, has been in good spirits in recent weeks after leading Plymouth Argyle to two wins in their last four Championship games, boosting their chances of survival.

However, his condition just three years after his retirement has fans worried.

A photo of Rooney watching United in a black coat was shared by Sky Sports on X and several users were quick to urge him to take care of himself.

Wayne Rooney sparked concerns about his health after his photo was shared on social media

Rooney, now manager of Plymouth Argyle, retired from football to begin 2021 as a coach

“He looks really bad,” one account posted in response.

“Hold on, Wayne,” said another, perhaps with a wink.

“Rooney looks older than his age,” a third added. “He has to take care of himself.”

A fourth account wrote, “He looks too old,” accompanied by a crying emoji.

“Is he suffocating, he's all red?” asked a fifth. “Question out of concern.”

Rooney admitted in 2022 that he had only one suit left that fit him after Jamie Carragher teased him about his appearance on Sky's Monday Night Football.

Carragher noted that Rooney wore the same suit, shirt and tie combination as when he was inducted into the Premier League Hall of Fame two weeks before the show.

X users urged Rooney to take better care of himself after seeing him at Old Trafford

Rooney has previously opened up about his battle to avoid packing on extra pounds throughout his career

Rooney replied: “You know what? There is a reason for this.

“Obviously I've gained a bit of weight in the last year. So it’s actually the only suit that fits me at the moment – ​​I have to make the most of it.”

Rooney has previously openly expressed his struggle to keep from piling on the pounds during his trophy-studded playing career, writing in his 2012 book My Decade In The Premier League: “I'm like most men, I gained a few pounds after a vacation.”

“Even if I don’t exercise for a week, I gain two or three.”