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Rooney reunion in MLS excites Cole as D.C. United move draws ever closer

The former Chelsea and Arsenal full-back, who now plays for the LA Galaxy, is relishing a potential reunion with an ex-England colleague in America

LA Galaxy captain Ashley Cole is excited by the prospect of playing against former England team-mate Wayne Rooney in MLS.

Everton veteran Rooney, 32, is believed to be closing in on a move to D.C. United after being pictured in Washington on Wednesday.

Rooney – Manchester United and England's all-time leading goalscorer – has reportedly been offered a deal until the end of the 2020 season in the United States.