Former Derby County boss Phillip Cocu says he's in regular contact with Wayne Rooney.

The Dutchman lost his job with the Rams and was replaced by Manchester United legend Rooney last season.

He told AD: “I was one of the reasons why he wanted to come to Derby. Great guy, Wayne. We are still in regular contact. He aspired to become a trainer and the question arose whether I wanted him as a player/trainer. As a footballer I already thought he was a giant.

"He is now also having a hard time as head coach at Derby.

“The club has gone into administration, say the preliminary stage of bankruptcy. Then you immediately get twelve points deducted. In my time I was already sitting around the table with the chairman with three parties who wanted to buy Derby. Three times it failed."