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Ricky Charlesworth

Leroy Rosenior's 10-minute job recalled as son Liam lands first managerial role

Liam Rosenior has been handed his first chance to showcase his managerial credentials having been named interim boss of Derby County.

The 37-year-old was appointed as the immediate successor to Wayne Rooney, after the former England and Manchester United ace left the troubled Rams last week after 17 turbulent months in charge.

The news of Rosenior's appointment was announced at 4.15pm on Sunday by Derby's official social media channels. By 4.26pm he had already outlasted his father Leroy after his infamous short-lived job in the dugout 15 years ago.

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