Wayne Rooney has paid tribute to Denis Law after the former Scotland and Manchester United striker died aged 84. Law won two league titles with United and was a member of their European Cup-winning side under Sir Matt Busby in 1968 when they became the first English club to lift the trophy.

Wayne Rooney has been advised to take a position at Manchester City, while he could return to Manchester United in a "very important role".

At the start of his coaching career, Rooney managed Derby County as well as MLS side DC United. Rooney entered the world of football management after a sensational playing career

Denis Law, who won two league titles with Manchester United, has died at the age of 84 following a battle with Alzheimer's disease and vascular dementia

Former Premier League defender Wes Brown has backed ex-teammate Wayne Rooney for a coaching role at Manchester United after exiting Plymouth last week.

Manchester United have paid tribute to club legend Denis Law, who has died at the age of 84. A club statement said: "Everyone at Manchester United is mourning the loss of Denis Law, the King of the Stretford End.

Manchester United legends Gary Neville, Wayne Rooney and David de Gea were among those to share tributes to the legendary Denis Law after his death.