Derby County player-coach Wayne Rooney says he would play "tomorrow" if he was allowed to for the Championship side.

The 34 year old former Manchester United star joined from Major League Soccer side DC United but is not eligible to play until January.

"I could play. I didn't have long off - if the game was tomorrow, I'd be ready," he said.

"It feels nice being back home and getting prepared for January.

"It's been good the last few weeks, training, getting to know the players and staff and getting ready for first game. I feel good physically."

But he admitted: "It's frustrating training and not being able to play."