Wayne Rooney says he took Plymouth job to avoid becoming the ‘next Gary Neville’

Wayne Rooney has taken a tongue-in-cheek swipe at Gary Neville in regard to his managerial career.

Rooney was recently appointed the new boss of Championship side Plymouth Argyle but will be under pressure to deliver following disappointing spells with Birmingham City and MLS side DC United.

The former Manchester United and Everton striker has outlined some ambitious aims for the Devon side, who he would like to guide to the Premier League.

“We need to be clever in how we work,” Rooney said (via BBC Sport).