Turner Backs Wayne Decision

Cardiff captain Ben Turner backed the decision not to send Wayne Rooney off in Sunday's 2-2 draw with Manchester United.

Turner had no complaints about seeing United striker Rooney escape a red card for lashing out at Jordon Mutch during the first half at Cardiff City Stadium.

The controversial incident occurred just eight minutes into the match when Rooney kicked Mutch before lashing out at the Cardiff midfielder with his left hand as his run was blocked off.

Rooney was only shown a yellow card by referee Neil Swarbrick but might consider himself fortunate not to have been dismissed.

However, Turner admits he did not want to see the England striker - who put United ahead in the 15th minute with a deflected shot and set up Patrice Evra's headed goal from a corner - sent off.

"I do think he kicked out from where I was, but I think the way game's going, I didn't want him sent off really because it's becoming less and less of a physical game and I think we need to keep some of that in the game for the enjoyment of the fans," he told Sky Sports 1.

"I think it's nice to have a bit of that going on."