Wayne Rooney takes debut director’s role in Derby’s winning production

Wayne Rooney’s arrival at Derby might have looked like a gimmick but his debut proved he will be a telling influence in the Championship by inspiring his teammates with actions and words on the pitch.

Although he had a hand in both goals against Barnsley his most obvious impact was as a leader. There was no power or pace to his performance, instead he relied on his guile, cunning and passing. Jack Marriott and Martyn Waghorn scored for Derby, either side of an Elliott Simões equaliser, with Rooney at the heart of both home goals.

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