Manchester United legend Wayne Rooney admits moving to the MLS was a great decision for him.

Rooney is manager of DC United and the All Star team, who took on Arsenal in a friendly on Wednesday.

While Rooney is only 37, he is already forging his career as a coach, moving away from his family to pursue his passion.

Rooney stated, “It's been a great experience for me. Obviously, I had the challenges at Derby County, which was a difficult one to say the least, but coming out here has just really been about gaining experience and for me to try to develop as a coach.

“I know I am not where I want to be as a finished article but these next few years are really important in terms of me getting to grips with the role and getting the best out of myself and eventually out of the players. But it is something I am really enjoying.

“If you'd asked me a year ago if I would play with a back five I would have said no, but I've gone to a back five quite a few times this season because of the quality of the players and it suited the squad more with the players I had.

“So, there are small things like that which it has allowed me to learn and develop tactically with different formations. It's been a great experience for me to come here and work and it will really help me moving forward."