Wayne Rooney’s arrival at Derby might have looked like a gimmick but his debut proved he will be a telling influence in the Championship. Although he had a hand in both goals against Barnsley his most obvious impact was as a leader on the pitch.There was no power or pace to his performance, instead he relied on his guile, cunning and passing range. Jack Marriott and Martyn Waghorn scored for Derby, either side of an Elliott Simões equaliser, with Rooney at the heart of both. Continue readingreadfullarticle
