• Former England captain still under contract with DC United• Talks with Rooney’s agent have already taken placeDerby County have held talks with the former England captain Wayne Rooney over a potential player-coach role. The 33-year-old still has more than two seasons left on his DC United contract but Derby’s owner Mel Morris believes Rooney could inspire a squad which went so close to promotion under Frank Lampard last season.Derby appointed the former Barcelona midfielder Phillip Cocu as manager last month on a four-year contract following Lampard’s move to Chelsea. Related: Classy Pablo Hernández inspires Leeds United to victory against Bristol City Continue readingreadfullarticle
