Manchester United forward Wayne Rooney has managed to escape a fresh FA action following the red card he received against Fulham last weekend.
The England man was sent off for two bookable offences during his side's 2-0 defeat and although he had words with referee Phil Dowd after being shown red, the official has confirmed he was not sworn at by the player, an offence which could have led to a longer ban.
However, the FA will write to Rooney to warn him over his future conduct after he punched the corner flag while leaving the pitch.
An FA spokesman said: "We have clarified with Phil Dowd that there was no abuse from the player after he was dismissed.
"In relation to the incident when he punched the corner flag, the referee did not see that and we have written to Wayne Rooney reminding him of his responsibilities."
That means Rooney will only be suspended for one game, the Premier League fixture against Aston Villa at Old Trafford on April 5.
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The England man was sent off for two bookable offences during his side's 2-0 defeat and although he had words with referee Phil Dowd after being shown red, the official has confirmed he was not sworn at by the player, an offence which could have led to a longer ban.
However, the FA will write to Rooney to warn him over his future conduct after he punched the corner flag while leaving the pitch.
An FA spokesman said: "We have clarified with Phil Dowd that there was no abuse from the player after he was dismissed.
"In relation to the incident when he punched the corner flag, the referee did not see that and we have written to Wayne Rooney reminding him of his responsibilities."
That means Rooney will only be suspended for one game, the Premier League fixture against Aston Villa at Old Trafford on April 5.
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