Wayne Rooney to retire if asked to become Derby County manager

Rooney is leading an interim coaching quartet of Liam Rosenior, Shay Given, and Justin Walker

Wayne Rooney is hoping to be appointed as Derby’s new full-time manager (Simon Galloway/PA)

Wayne Rooney has confirmed he is ready to retire as a player if installed as Derby’s full-time manager by the club’s prospective new owners.

Rooney will take sole charge of the club for Saturday’s home game against Wycombe having been been part of an interim coaching quartet of Liam Rosenior, Shay Given, and Justin Walker.