Wayne Rooney has been named Derby County Football Club's new manager, taking up the position on a two and half year deal to run until summer 2023.

The former England forward has also announced his retirement from playing, and commented 'To be given the opportunity to follow the likes of Brian Clough, Jim Smith, Frank Lampard and Phillip Cocu is such an honour and I can promise everyone involved in the club and all our fans, my staff and I will leave no stone unturned in achieving the potential I have witnessed over the last 12 months of this historic football club'. Rooney’s first game as Derby’s new permanent manager will be Saturday’s Sky Bet Championship fixture at home to Rotherham United.