Wayne Rooney appointed head coach of his former club DC United

Wayne Rooney has been appointed as the new head coach of DC United (Zac Goodwin/PA)

Wayne Rooney has made a swift return to management after being named as the new head coach of his former club DC United.

The 36-year-old left Derby last month following a tumultuous spell where his own stock improved despite chaos off the pitch at the Rams.

The former England, Manchester United and Everton striker has wasted no time getting back into the game, although he will have to wait for completion of a visa application to formally take up his new role back in Washington, where he enjoyed a two-year playing spell.

Ruthless competitor. Fearless leader.

Wayne is ready to take the helm in D.C. 👊#DCU || @WayneRooney pic.twitter.com/6rMbLVgWQd

— D.C. United (@dcunited) July 12, 2022

“DC United announced today that Wayne Rooney has been named as the club’s new head coach,” the Major League Soccer club said in a statement.

“Interim head coach Chad Ashton will remain in charge of the team until Wayne Rooney has received his work visa.”