Wayne Rooney’s profile as a television pundit is on the rise, with TNT Sports enlisting him for this Saturday’s Premier League clash between his former teams, Manchester United and Everton.
The former England forward recently served as a pundit for the BBC during United’s 1-0 triumph away at Nottingham Forest in the FA Cup’s fifth round. Reports from The Daily Mirror indicate his growing popularity among TV networks, with TNT Sports confirming his inclusion for the upcoming lunchtime kickoff at Old Trafford.
Despite expressing a desire to return to management after his dismissal from Birmingham City in January, where he managed only two victories in 15 games, Rooney has found success as a pundit. His managerial journey includes stints at MLS side D.C. United and Derby County, where he led the team from November 2020 to June 2022.
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As Manchester United enters Saturday’s game trailing 11 points behind fourth-placed Aston Villa, their league standing could drop to seventh depending on weekend results. Everton, on the other hand, sits five points clear of the relegation zone, with potential future penalties looming due to Profit & Sustainability Rules breaches.
Rooney, renowned for his prolific playing career, featured in a combined 676 games for Manchester United and Everton, scoring an impressive 281 goals. Departing the Red Devils as their all-time leading scorer, his insights as a pundit add a unique perspective to the upcoming clash between his former clubs.