Overview
- Wayne Rooney reiterated on recent podcasts that he would accept a coaching role under Michael Carrick if invited.
- He said he would return to management if the right opportunity arose and named Manchester United and Everton as the only clubs he would join in a non-managerial role.
- Michael Carrick was appointed interim head coach last month and remains undefeated after five matches.
- Rooney has not been involved in United’s coaching set-up, and there has been no formal approach or appointment.
- Rooney and Carrick were seen together in the Old Trafford directors’ box during an FA Youth Cup match, and Rooney continues media work after mixed managerial spells at Derby, D.C. United, Birmingham and Plymouth.