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Wayne Rooneys actions over the weekend have been defended by his former Manchester United team-mate Darren Fletcher, who also believes the striker still has a big future at Old Trafford. England captain Rooney apologised to interim England boss Gareth Southgate and FA technical director Dan Ashworth after images emerged of him which were inappropriate for someone in his position.The images were published in The Sun after Rooney socialised into the early hours of Sunday morning at a wedding party at the England teams hotel in the wake of the 3-0 win over Scotland last Friday. However, Fletcher, who captained Scotland at Wembley, claims Rooney had every right to be celebrating Englands victory over their old rivals and is paying the price for his readiness to mingle with the public. If we had won on Friday, the Scotland players would have celebrated. People think it means more to Scotland but thats not true, which is why they celebrated, and rightly so, said the West Brom midfielder. Fletcher says Scotland would have celebrated if they had won People talk about players being detached from reality, not mingling with fans, and not doing things that players used to do in the past.I think this is an example of why players are scared to do that because you give a little bit of time, give a few pictures, and then youre plastered all over the newspapers. All that is going to do is scare even more players from socialising in public places, because the scrutiny is so much.Everyone has got a phone and social media plays such a big part in the game today, that players dont feel comfortable in these environments, and situations like what happened on Saturday night are going to escalate that. Rooney celebrates with Adam Lallana Rooney has found himself out of Manchester Uniteds starting line-up in recent weeks after some indifferent performances but Fletcher, who decided to move on from Old Trafford himself after dropping out of the first-team picture, has backed the United captain to tough it out and make his mark for Jose Mourinhos team. Six months half price Upgrade to Sky Sports to watch Man Utd v Arsenal on Saturday and get the first six months half price Ive been there myself and I made that decision [to leave], said Fletcher. I was comfortable doing that because Id enjoyed my time and I was desperate to play.Wayne was involved in Manchester Uniteds last victory and he captained England against Scotland. I think sometimes its highlighted a little bit too much. Fletcher and Rooney enjoyed plenty of success at Manchester United Theres not much in the margins between bad and good performances - theyre made out to be bigger than they are.Wayne is a talented player and hes the leader of Manchester United. I know that because Ive been there with him.People shouldnt underestimate how much of a leader he is and what a good player he is.I wouldnt be surprised if we were sitting here in a few months and he was starring for Manchester United and pushing them to achieve something this season.Upgrade to Sky Sports now to watch Man Utd v Arsenal this Saturday and get the first six months half price! Also See: England 3-0 Scotland Rooney issues apology Mourinho furious with FA Get a ￡10 free bet! Air Force 1 Off White Store .ca looks back at the stories and moments that made the year memorable. 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MONT VENTOUX, France -- Chris Froome was allowed to keep the yellow jersey after the Tour de France race jury ruled he lost his bike in unfair circumstances during a wacky conclusion to the 12th stage on Thursday.Ventoux is full of surprises. ... Im very happy with the jurys decision, Froome said.In a complete embarrassment for race organizers on Bastille Day, Richie Porte crashed into a motorbike carrying a TV camera and Froome, who was following right behind his former teammate, also crashed in the final kilometer on the wind-shortened climb to Mont Ventoux.Froome threw his bike aside and began running up the road. He eventually was given a small yellow race assistance bike before his team car was finally able to provide him with a suitable substitute.I told myself, `I dont have a bike and my car is five minutes behind with another bike, its too far away, Im going to run a bit, Froome told French TV.All of Froomes main rivals crossed ahead of him and Froome shook his head in disbelief when he finally reached the finish.As Froome ran through the crowds he attempted to communicate with his team via radio but the crowds prevented the Team Sky car from reaching him.It was a nightmare, Sky sports director Nicolas Portal said. It took up to two minutes for him to get a spare bike but the pedals did not suit him. ... I cant understand how so many people were allowed there. It was mayhem.Froome did not come to the post-stage news conference.Before the crash, Froome dropped most of his rivals apart from Porte and Bauke Mollema, and was likely going to add to his lead as he seeks a third title in four years.Decision by the commissaires panel: Chris Froome and Richie Porte have been given the same (stage) time as Bauke Mollema due to the incident in thhe finale.dddddddddddd Froome retains the yellow jersey, the Tour website said.Froome increased his overall lead to 47 seconds ahead of fellow British rider Adam Yates.Two-time runner-up Nairo Quintana was third, 54 seconds behind, and Mollema moved up to fourth, 56 seconds back.Thomas De Gendt won the stage after getting into an early breakaway and easily sprinting past fellow Belgian Serge Pauwels on the steep slopes of Ventoux.There were too many people in the last kilometer, De Gendt said. There was not even a place for one motorbike. They should do something about it.With the wind at 125 kph (nearly 80 mph) on top of the Giant of Provence, organizers moved the finish line six kilometers (3 1/2 miles) down the road to the Chalet Reynard.It was still a grueling 10-kilometer (six-mile) climb featuring several sections with gradients exceeding 10 percent.The 178-kilometer (111-mile) leg began in Montpellier near the Mediterranean coast, passed by the 15th-century Chateau of Tarascon, and scaled the hilltop village of Gordes.It was De Gendts first career stage win in the Tour. He finished third in the 2012 Giro dItalia.Froome was the stage winner when the Tour previously scaled Ventouxs barren, 1,909-meter (6,263-foot) peak in 2013.Ventoux was also the site of an epic contest between Lance Armstrong and Marco Pantani in 2000, and where British rider Tom Simpson died in 1967 from a combination of amphetamines and alcohol.Now, another memorable chapter has been added to Ventoux lore.The races first time trial comes on Friday with a hilly 37.5-kilometer (23-mile) leg from Bourg-Saint-Andeol to La Caverne du Pont-DArc. ' ' '