Chelsea boss Frank Lampard has sent well wishes to former England teammate Wayne Rooney after the Manchester United legend took over as manager of Derby County.

Rooney became player-manager after Phillip Cocu's dismissal last year, but has now finished playing to focus on coaching.

And Lampard, who spent a season in charge of Derby before joining Chelsea, hopes his ex-teammate enjoys success at Pride Park.

He was an amazing player," Lampard told the club's website.

"Maybe now he's officially finished that level will go up in terms of recognition. It won't do amongst the football world and people who have played with him because he was an incredible talent. Playing with him for England was an absolute pleasure for me. What a player on the world stage he was.

"Now I just wish him well. He has spoken about wanting to go into management for a while, and he has the desire, the know-how, and the attitude. I have seen him on the training ground and how much he wants to win and to work in a professional environment. That is what drives us in this game. I wish him well and he's at a great club to start."