Manchester United captain, Wayne Rooney has confirmed that he is planning to become a manager in future and is currently undergoing his coaching qualifications.
The 31-year-old was speaking at a Football Writers’ Association dinner on Tuesday, where his achievements were celebrated.
“I’ve publicly said before I’d like to go into management,” he said.
“Obviously I’d have to complete my badges, which I’m doing at the minute.
“I feel it’d be a shame to have the knowledge I feel I have about football and walk away from it once I’ve finished playing.”
Upon receiving the award, Rooney added: “I’m humbled to be here and to receive this award. As a football player it’s great to receive awards and to get records like I did yesterday.
“The reaction to the record has been great and I thank everyone for their messages. For people to send me messages yesterday, mostly across social media but also some private ones, was brilliant and I really appreciate them all.”
Rooney’s current deal at United runs until 2019 and he became the club’s all-time top scorer last weekend, with his equalizer against Stoke City.
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