Middlesbrough boss Michael Carrick says the careers of successful players are "irrelevant" when they move into management after his former team-mate Wayne Rooney was sacked by Birmingham.... more »
Crystal Palace boss Roy Hodgson believes leading former players such as Wayne Rooney often face "unrealistic" expectations when they become managers.... more »
Wayne Rooney said it would "take some time to get over this setback" after he was sacked as manager of Championship side Birmingham City on Tuesday following a disastrous spell in charge.... more »
Wayne Rooney has described his abuse of alcohol early in his football career as a "release", saying he would drink "almost until I'd pass out".... more »
Wayne Rooney said he was targeting promotion to the Premier League "in the near future" after being unveiled as Birmingham's new manager on Thursday.... more »
Birmingham came back from a goal behind to beat West Brom 3-1 on Friday to leapfrog their local rivals and climb into the Championship play-off places.... more »
Jude Bellingham's outstanding display in England's 3-0 World Cup win over Senegal announced the 19-year-old's arrival among the global elite but now comes the biggest test so far of his young career.... more »