Coaching careers of ‘Golden Generation’ in focus as Rooney agrees Derby role

Wayne Rooney is the latest member of England’s ‘Golden Generation’ to make the move into coaching after taking up a player-coach role at Derby.

Here, PA looks at how Rooney’s former international team-mates have performed on the sidelines so far.

Gary Neville

John Terry

David Beckham

Steven Gerrard

Frank Lampard

Lampard was appointed Derby manager in May 2018 and saw his side knock Manchester United out of the Carabao Cup at Old Trafford in his 12th game in charge. The Rams went on to finish sixth in the Championship and, after beating Leeds in the play-off semi-finals, lost to Aston Villa in the final at Wembley. Lampard signed a three-year contract as head coach of former club Chelsea in July.

Paul Scholes