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Daily Mirror
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Ricky Charlesworth

Derby County name Wayne Rooney replacement after Man Utd legend left crisis club

Liam Rosenior has been confirmed as Derby County's new interim manager, just two days after previous head coach Wayne Rooney left the club.

Rosenior has been at Pride Park since 2019, working alongside previous manager Phillip Cocu before moving up to become assistant to Rooney followin the former England skipper's appointment on a permanent basis in early 2021.

Rosenior has now been confirmed as the Rams' interim boss. A statement released on Derby's website read: "Liam Rosenior has been appointed as Derby County’s Interim Manager. Derby’s players will return to Moor Farm Training Ground on Monday morning to start pre-season training and Rosenior will head up preparations for the upcoming 2022/23 League One campaign.

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