John O'Shea outlines ambition to become a manager 

“Hopefully the future sees me taking a role of head coach,” said the Waterford native.

Republic of Ireland manager Stephen Kenny and coach John O'Shea, right, before the UEFA EURO 2024 Championship qualifying group B match between Netherlands and Republic of Ireland at Johan Cruijff ArenA in Amsterdam, Netherlands. Photo by Stephen McCarthy/Sportsfile

Ireland centurion John O’Shea has outlined his ambition to become a manager – once he’s finished learning from the likes of Wayne Rooney.

The pair of former Manchester United teammates have reunited at Birmingham City, the third assistant job in the Championship O’Shea has taken on since retiring four years ago.