Rooney admits it was ‘difficult decision’ to say no He explains he wants to continue as Derby manager Wayne Rooney has said he turned down an approach from Everton to be interviewed for their manager’s
Job, describing it as a tough decision.
Rooney, a boyhood Everton fan who joined the club aged nine and had two spells as a forward there, has been the Derby County manager since 2020. The financially stricken club are in administration and have been docked 21 points, making their tally of 14 points as the Championship’s second-bottom side impressive.