The FA have
until 5pm today to formally appeal against the ban the Manchester United
striker incurred for his dismissal in last month's qualifying match against
Montenegro.
The victim
of Rooney's challenge, defender
Miodrag Dzudovic, has written to Uefa to lend his support to the striker.
However,
Rooney insists there is no-one to blame but himself.
The 26
year-old said: "Obviously, it's devastating for me but it's something
that's my own fault, so I can't really complain.
"It was
stupid by me - I regretted it as soon as I did it. It's no excuse, but I still
feel the punishment is a bit harsh. I'm disappointed with it.
"All
the details we have been waiting on have come through, so we'll be making a
decision as to whether we will be appealing.
"Even
if it's reduced by one game, it will be a bonus for me."
Rooney added
that he has no idea why he kicked out at Dzudovic, earning a straight red card
in England's 2-2 draw in
Podgorica last month.
He
explained: "I honestly don't know why. It was just one of those moments
which I live to regret now.
"There
was no tackle beforehand, and I didn't think 'I'm going to beat him.' It just
happened. I can't explain it."
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