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Wayne Rooney is set to be named manager of Plymouth in the next 24 hours... with the former Man United star set to take the reins on the south coast after an disastrous spell at Birmingham

Wayne Rooney is expected to be appointed manager of Plymouth Argyle tomorrow on a three year contract.

The former Manchester United and England striker held positive talks with the Championship club's director of football Neil Dewsnip on Friday.

The 38-year old, who knows Dewsnip from his time at Everton, is eager to return to management after his inauspicious spell in charge of Birmingham City ended in January.

Under former England youth coach Ian Foster, Plymouth escaped relegation on the final day of the season, with a 1-0 win over Hull City enough to see them beat the drop.