The striker had helped set up both England goals before being sent off for a kick at Miodrag Dzudovic with 20 minutes left, putting his side under pressure.
England went on to concede a late equaliser but hung on for the point they needed to top Group G.
"We will Roo this moment", "Roo Fool!" and "An Idiot Abroad" read some of the headlines.
As the game was England's last qualifier, he faces a minimum one-match ban for June's finals in Ukraine and Poland but that could be increased by UEFA.
Coach Fabio Capello defended his decision to pick Rooney, who was also sent off in the 2006 World Cup, after the player's father and uncle were arrested on Thursday and bailed by police over an alleged betting scam.
"It was no mistake to pick him. I spoke with him before the game and he was relaxed and calm, then went out on the pitch and made this silly mistake," the Italian told reporters.
"We can look over the course of this campaign and be pleased at how we've come back after the [2010] World Cup," he said.
"We've seen players come in and refresh the group, playing for places. There have been a lot of young players coming in and with the established players we have as well, we've always said it's a great mix."
Asked about Rooney, he told reporters: "When I read about his family problems I thought he wouldn't play at all, so it's hardly surprising he got himself sent off because no one would find it easy in a situation like his."
"I have to thank Kranjcar for what he did while he was in charge and [Montenegrin Football Association President] Dejan Savicevic. They both deserve credit for getting Montenegro into a position to achieve this historic success," he said.
