Wayne Rooney ends playing career and becomes full-time Derby manager

Wayne Rooney has called time on his playing career to take over as Derby’s permanent manager. Picture: John Walton/PA

Wayne Rooney has brought his illustrious playing career to an end by accepting the managerial reins at Derby on a full-time basis.

The Championship club confirmed the 35-year-old former England captain had agreed a permanent deal through to the summer of 2023, having succeeded Phillip Cocu on an interim basis in November.