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Wayne Rooney can take his management career to the next level in the MLS.

And he could be the flag-bearer for a generation of up and coming young British bosses looking to make a name for themselves across the pond. That's the view of Minnesota United boss Adrian Heath, who faced off against fellow Evertonian Rooney in the early hours of the morning as the former Manchester United and England star took charge of his second game as DC United manager in Minneapolis.

Heath, a 14-year veteran of football in America after managing Orlando City before moving to Minnesota in 2017, has seen plenty of managers come and go in his time in the US. And after watching Rooney's re-introduction to the MLS, he's certain the former Derby County boss is primed to add another impressive chapter to his short managerial career.

Heath says: “I watched his press conference at Washington when he was unveiled as their new coach and I was immediately struck by his drive and inner-belief. You don't achieve what he has in the game without a winning mentality and desire – and I know he'll bring that to his role at DC.

“The football world will be