Wayne Rooney responds to links as Burnley search for Sean Dyche replacement

Wayne Rooney has confirmed he remains focused on his current club Derby County despite reports linking him with the vacant Burnley job.

Rooney’s side kept their slim Championship survival chances alive with a 2-1 victory over table-toppers Fulham on Friday night. Despite Fabio Carvalho gifting Fulham an early lead, two second-half goals from Luke Plange and Tosin Adarabioyo leaves Derby nine points off safety with four games remaining. However, the post-match discussion quickly turned into speculation over where the future of Rooney lies.

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The Clarets are on the hunt for a new boss following the shock dismissal of Sean Dyche on Friday. Burnley also find themselves in the middle of a relegation dogfight, sitting four points off safety with eight games remaining.

However, despite links to the vacant position, Rooney remained adamant that his sole focus remains on his current position.

As quoted by DerbyshireLive, he said: “I think it is a compliment to me and the staff, and what we have been trying to do here [at Derby], when you are getting linked with Premier League clubs.

“I was surprised when I saw Sean Dyche had been sacked. He has been brilliant for Burnley for the last 10 years.

“I have seen the links in various news articles. But for me what is important is I focus on