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Former Everton defender Andy Hinchcliffe believes Wayne Rooney would be going from 'the frying pan' and 'into the fire' if he succeeded Rafa Benitez at his old club.

Rooney came through the youth ranks at Everton and celebrated a year in charge of Derby a couple of weekends ago as the Rams beat Sheffield United 2-0 at Pride Park.

The former Blues forward has done a remarkable job to help inspire the Rams off the bottom of the Championship despite being hit with a 21-points' deduction this season.

And because of the job Rooney has done at Pride Park, his name has been discussed by Goodison Park chiefs as they continue their hunt for a new manager.

Benitez became the fifth man to be dismissed by Farhad Moshiri when he was sacked following the Blues’ 2-1 defeat to Norwich City a couple of weeks ago.

And Hinchcliffe believes it would be a far from straightforward decision for Rooney given Derby’s current situation and the love he has for Everton.

He said: “Derby County need Wayne Rooney to stay for two reasons. He’s the best option to keep them in the division and also, for