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Manchester United legend Wayne Rooney has distanced himself from the vacant Old Trafford manager's job after Ole Gunnar Solskjaer's sacking.
United have started the search for an interim manager to guide them through until the end of the season when Solskjaer's permanent replacement is likely to be appointed.
Michael Carrick, who was part of Solskjaer's coaching staff, will take over as a caretaker for forthcoming games.
Wayne Rooney has ruled himself out of a coaching job at Manchester United following the sacking of Ole Gunnar Solskjaer on Sunday
Rooney expressed his 'sadness' former Man United strike partner Solskjaer has lost his job
But Rooney, who manages Championship side Derby County, has ruled out any possibility of a return to United in any coaching capacity.
'Firstly, it's always sad when a manager loses his job, especially a former team-mate of mine,' Rooney told Sky Sports after his side's 3-2 win over Bournemouth on Sunday afternoon.
'I feel for Ole. In terms of myself, I'm committed to this club until I'm told otherwise.
'I'm Derby County manager and I'll keep working hard to get the best results