Wayne Rooney dismisses suggestions DC United head coach role is ‘backwards step’

The 36-year-old has made a swift return to management, having left Derby last month following a tumultuous spell where his own stock improved despite chaos off the pitch at the Rams

QUICK RETURN: Wayne Rooney is the new head coach of DC United (Alex Brandon/AP)

Wayne Rooney has dismissed suggestions that taking over as head coach of Major League Soccer side DC United is a “backwards step” in his managerial career.

The 36-year-old has made a swift return to management with his former club, having left Derby last month following a tumultuous spell where his own stock improved despite chaos off the pitch at the Rams.