Wayne Rooney has hilariously blamed his vasectomy on legendary CBeebies figure Mr Tumble.

The Manchester United legend revealed the character played by Justin Fletcher was the reason why he opted for the snip because he couldn’t bear to watch the programme Something Special for the fifth time.

The 40-year-old, who is father to four children with wife Colleen, says he hates the character due to having had to sit through episodes of the popular kids programme on four separate occasions.

Rooney made the personal revelation on the BBC Sport podcast alongside hosts Kae Kurd, Kelly Somers and guest Steve Bracknell.

What did Rooney say about Mr Tumble?

“I hate Mr Tumble,” Rooney said. “ I was in the dressing room for Match of the Day and he was next to me.

“The reason I hate him, well

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