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Wayne Rooney has criticised opportunistic clubs who he believes have taken advantage of Derby County's predicament.

The Championship side are in a mess off-the-field, having been in administration since September.

Their future remains shrouded in doubt owing to a failure to secure a new buyer. The administrators, Quantuma, must provide proof of funding for the rest of the season to the English Football League (EFL) by the beginning of March.

The January transfer window saw Rooney lose a clutch of players, with Graeme Shinnie, David Marshall and Phil Jagielka all departing either on free transfers or for cut-price fees.

In addition, highly-rated youngster Luke Plange sealed a deadline day move to Premier League side Crystal Palace whilst another talented teen Dylan Williams joined Chelsea.

Because of their financial situation, Rooney was unable to sign replacements but was at least allowed to sanction the loan return of Plange.

Speaking about a tough window, Rooney suggested that other sides have taken advantage of Derby's problems.

He told : "Some people might look at it and say, it's young players that (have) gone out, but we've been relying on young players all season, so it's a big hit for us.

"Ideally I'd have wanted Luke to