- Former England striker takes over on permanent basis
- ‘I’ll miss playing but time doesn’t stop for no man’
Wayne Rooney said he recognised his time had come after ending his illustrious playing career to embark on a new chapter and to “write some history” as manager of Derby County.
The record goalscorer of the England national team had been in interim charge of the Championship club since November and has signed a two-and-a-half-year contract to take the role. The 35-year-old said he had come to terms with retiring from playing over the past two months and was excited to fulfil his potential as a manager.
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