Reports: Rooney, Derby in player-coach talks

Relive the best moments from last night's MLS Skills Challenge in Orlando. Wayne Rooney netted his 11th goal of the season and added an assist as D.C. United put four goals past struggling FC Cincinnati. Wayne Rooney chats with ESPN about the upcoming Premier League season, Manchester United's lack of transfers this summer and Paul Pogba's future. Wayne Rooney is in advanced talks with Derby County about joining the Championship side as player-coach, according to multiple outlets in the United Kingdom, with sources confirming to ESPN that he is set to meet with club directors on Tuesday. Derby's new Dutch manager Phillip Cocu declined to comment on the reports but Sky said England's record goalscorer was due to fly to the Midlands to discuss the details of the deal. The 33-year-old ex-Manchester United and Everton striker, who has two years...

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