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.