Former Manchester United striker Wayne Rooney turns down interview for Everton job

Former Manchester United forward Wayne Rooney has revealed that he turned down an approach to discuss the vacant Everton manager's job, as the club held a final round of talks with Vitor Pereira, Frank Lampard and current caretaker coach Duncan Ferguson.

Former Manchester United forward Wayne Rooney has revealed that he turned down an approach to discuss the vacant Everton manager's job, saying he wasn't ready to leave his current job at second-tier Derby.

Meanwhile, Everton held a final round of talks with Vitor Pereira, Frank Lampard, and current caretaker coach Duncan Ferguson.

Rooney, who started his playing career at Everton and had a second spell at Goodison Park before retiring, said he was approached via his agent and thought long and hard before declining the opportunity at the Premier League club.