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  2. Manchester United's all-time leading goalscorer Wayne Rooney has retired from professional football, at the age of 35.

  3. Aug 23, 2017 · Wayne Rooney has revealed that wanting to bring success back to Everton was the reason behind calling time on his England career. The 31-year-old retires as the Three Lions' leading goalscorer...

  4. Jan 16, 2021 · The all-time leading scorer for club and country announced on Friday that he had retired from the game with immediate effect, to take up the full-time position as Derby County manager. “I've had a...

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    • Rooney 'wouldn't change anything' after ending playing career

    Wayne Rooney has retired from playing after being appointed Derby County manager on a permanent basis.

    The 35-year-old retires as the all-time leading goalscorer for both Manchester United and England.

    Rooney has been acting as interim manager at Derby since the end of November, but has now taken the job permanently on a two-and-a-half-year contract.

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    Rooney said: "When I first arrived back in the United Kingdom I was completely blown away by the potential of Derby County Football Club. The stadium, training ground, the quality of the playing staff and the young players coming through and of course the fan base that has remained loyal and supportive.

    Regarding his retirement, Rooney said: "Normally this happens at the end of a season and normally as a player you'd have time to reflect on it, but for me it has obviously happened during the season.

    "I think the last couple of months have helped break that in and, for me, it has given me time to sit down and think about that.

    "As I said a few weeks ago, my future I feel is in management. I've had a great career, I've enjoyed every minute.

    Image: Rooney is Manchester United's leading scorer and won 12 major honours with the club

    "Some ups, some downs but I wouldn't change anything I've done in my career as a player and hopefully now I can start to write some history and make a successful managerial career.

    "It's natural [to miss things about being a player].

  5. Jan 15, 2021 · Why Rooney is one of United's all-time greats. by. Adam Marshall. Friday 15 January 2021 08:38. Wayne Rooney's retirement probably ages most football fans who remember him...

  6. Jan 15, 2021 · Manchester United legend Wayne Rooney has retired from playing and has taken the role as manager of Championship side Derby County. United 's all-time record scorer left Old Trafford in 2017...

  7. Jan 15, 2021 · Wayne Rooney announced his retirement as a player today to take charge of Derby County as their new permanent manager. The 35-year-old made his debut for Everton in August 2002 aged 16 and scored...