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Rooney to be on Derby bench as Man Utd legend returns to English football

Wayne Rooney is ready to make his return to English football, with Derby County revealing that the Manchester United legend will be on their bench for their upcoming Championship clash with QPR.

The Rams announced back in August that an agreement had been reached with the former England captain.

At that time, Rooney was in the process of completing a MLS season with D.C. United.

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He was, however, happy to agree a homecoming from the United States on an 18-month contract.