The United legend is playing in America with MLS club DC United, where he has been an influential figure since arriving in June, scoring 12 goals in 21 games.

Rooney is currently back in England to represent his country one final time, against the USA in a friendly at Wembley Stadium. Wayne took some time out from training to speak with our reporter Stewart Gardner.

Two of his former United team-mates have recently moved into coaching, with Michael Carrick now part of Jose Mourinho’s staff at Old Trafford and Ryan Giggs managing the Wales national team.

When asked if he will follow in their footsteps when he retires, Wayne said: “Yeah, it is something I am passionate about and I want to do.