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England legend Wayne Rooney tippe for job at Man Utd just days after sacking

Wayne Rooney has told he would be ‘absolutely brilliant’ in a coaching role at. Manchester United just days after he left Championship side Plymouth Argyle.

It was announced on New Year’s แทงบอล UFABET ราคาดีที่สุด ไม่มีขั้นต่ำ Eve that ex-England striker Rooney had left Plymouth by mutual agreement.

Rooney, 38, won just four of his 23 league games in charge of the Pilgrims and left with. Plymouth sitting bottom of the Championship.

Former Manchester United captain Rooney spent a similarly disappointing spell in charge of Birmingham City before his stint at Plymouth.

At the start of his coaching career, Rooney manage Derby County as well as MLS side DC United.

Rooney entere the world of football management after a sensational playing career that saw. Him win five Premier League titles and the Champions League.

He is still Manchester United’s all-time record goalscorer and also held the record for. England before Harry Kane surpasse his tally in 2023.

Rooney is unlikely to secure an immediate return to management and has already. Offere the chance to return to TV screens in a punditry role.

But his former United team-mate Wes Brown believes he would be ‘absolutely brilliant’ back at Old Trafford in a coaching role.

‘If Wayne wanted to spend time as a striking coach he would be absolutely brilliant at it,’ Brown told.

‘He was one of the best goalscorers we’ve ever seen and was a top playmaker as well.

‘If he wanted to do that he would be very good on movement and things like that, he was one of the best to do it. 

‘Could he help Rasmus Hojlund at Manchester United? I think all young strikers would love to listen to Wayne and his knowledge.

‘When I was a young player I remember getting a few tips from Laurent Blanc and the little things like that can really help. 

‘If Wayne was on hand to give out some advice [at United] I’m sure everyone would be willing to listen.’

Assessing Rooney’s spell in charge of Plymouth, seven-time Premier League winner and former England defender Brown said: ‘I thought in some of the close games I saw they were unlucky but this is a results business and they couldn’t find enough wins.