Wayne Rooney is set for his third job in management after leaving DC United (Picture: Getty)
Emile Heskey has backed Manchester United legend Wayne Rooney to succeed as head coach of Championship club Birmingham City.
Birmingham parted ways with John Eustace on Monday with former striker Rooney expected to take over after he left Major League Soccer side DC United.
The Blues are currently sixth in England’s second tier as Rooney looks to guide them back into the Premier League.
Rooney had a spell in charge of Derby County after retiring as a player and after his time in the United States, he now has several years of management under his belt.
‘I think Wayne Rooney has done really well in management,’ Heskey told BoyleSports.
‘I’d support him being the manager of Birmingham due to his profile and status in the game.
Rooney is expected to take charge at St Andrews (Picture: Getty)
‘He’ll, of course, need to deliver results, but having a figure like him at the club would bring a lot of attention.
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‘I think Wayne has done great and he’s always done well with the resources he’s been given. He went through a lot at Derby, but I think he did well and he dealt the pressure well.’
Heskey, meanwhile, has been left ‘excited’ by NFL legend Tom Brady’s investment into Birmingham and feels the future is bright for his former club.
‘I’m definitely excited by Tom Brady’s investment in Birmingham FC,’ Heskey added. ‘We’re talking about the second-biggest city in England and a huge club in itself.
‘The club has been through a lot of turmoil recently, but the light at the end of the tunnel could be here. They’ll want to push the club forward. I’d say this ownership consortium is exactly what the club needs.
‘I am a fan of Wrexham’s growth, and I’d want the same for Birmingham. Celebrity ownership brings revenue, notoriety, and razzmatazz – and I’d say aspects of football are already heading down this route.
‘I’m not saying it’ll be Americanised, but modern clubs are much more holistic in what they offer and they can almost be seen as an entertainment businesses.’
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