Crystal Palace boss Roy Hodgson can see Derby County player-coach Wayne Rooney entering management.

Hodgson reckons the 34-year-old has the makings of a future gaffer.

He said: “We have seen two other players of the same generation (go into management at big clubs).

“I gave Wayne his 100th cap, Steven Gerrard and Frank Lampard both earned their 100th cap playing for England during my time there. Steven Gerrard and Frank Lampard are making a hell of a go of their management careers so why shouldn't Wayne be included in that?

“He is a leader type – there is no question of that.

“All three of those had leadership qualities that they were able to show on the field of play. That is what the real good leaders are. It is not just a question of talking a good game or being persuasive verbally, it is a question of being able to get on the field of play and show leadership qualities when you need them."