Manchester United legend Wayne Rooney took less than five minutes to take on the head coaching job at DC United.

Rooney is back in the United States, this time as a manager, after playing for the Washington DC club late in his career.

The ex-England and United man left Derby County in the summer after their relegation from the Championship.

A source told The Sun: "There were reports that Wayne might take time off from the game for a bit - but that was never his intention.

"He was interested in TV and punditry work but, in his heart, he wanted to get back in the dugout as soon as he could.

"That's why when the call came from DC United he made his mind up in about five minutes that it was the right move.

"In many ways it's the perfect job because it will allow him to carry on his coaching career, which is still in its early stages, without so many eyeballs on him.

"Wayne loved his time at Derby County but he was constantly in the spotlight.

"There will be less of that in America and he is just looking forward to getting his head down and coaching the team."