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Wayne Rooney 'wants to rescue ex-Man United team-mate Phil Jones from his Old Trafford nightmare and bring him to DC United' after returning to the MLS side as coach... with Jesse Lingard and Ravel Morrison also on his radar

DC United manager Wayne Rooney is considering a move for former Manchester United team-mate Phil Jones, according to reports.

England's record goalscorer has been confirmed as the new manager of the MLS club, who he appeared 52 times for as a player.

The move stateside came as somewhat of a surprise as Rooney had a built a burgeoning reputation as a young coach at Derby, before leaving last month amid their ownership and administration uncertainty.

Wayne Rooney was recently appointed DC United manager after his departure from Derby

Wayne Rooney was recently appointed DC United manager after his departure from Derby

Rooney is keen to bring former Manchester united team-mate Phil Jones to the United States

As reported by The Sun, he is now giving a consideration to bringing Jones to the club, with DC United currently sitting bottom of the East Conference.