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Rooney considering shock England return after player-coach talks with Derby County

Wayne Rooney is seriously considering the possibility of returning to England as a player-coach at Derby County, sources have confirmed to Goal.

The former Everton and Manchester United striker has spent the past year in Major League Soccer with D.C. United.

Rooney has found considerable success with the capital club since his debut in the summer of 2018, scoring 23 goals and adding 14 assists in 43 games across two seasons.

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