Liverpool legend Jamie Carragher has defended Wayne Rooney over his dive on Monday night for Manchester United's FA Cup win at Preston.
Carragher wrote in the Daily Mail: "There is a lesson to learn from the storm that erupted around Wayne Rooney at Preston and it is this: we are all cheats and hypocrites.
"Within seconds of the Manchester United striker crashing to the floor at Deepdale to win a penalty, the uproar was predictable. Rooney had to contend with accusations that he had dived to secure the opportunity.
"The irony is clear. Chelsea fans, for instance, will berate Rooney but turn a blind eye to Diego Costa stamping on someone; Liverpudlians who were aggrieved by Rooney felt Luis Suarez was being unfairly scrutinised when he was involved in his many controversies."
