England and Manchester United legend Wayne Rooney has been appointed manager of Birmingham City.
The 37-year-old former England captain has joined the Championship club on a three-and-a-half-year deal.
Rooney succeeds Blues head coach John Eustace, who was sacked on Monday after 15 months in charge.
The former Everton star had also recently left his role as manager at Derby before landing his third job in management.
“I am absolutely delighted to be joining Birmingham City at such an exciting time,” said Rooney
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“It is very clear that they have a plan and are committed to realising their ambition for the club.
“It’s a project that gives me a sense of purpose and I can’t wait to get started,” he said.
“I have a clear way that I want the team to play, and my coaching staff and I will work hard to implement it. We will create a winning culture here with an identity that gets Blues fans on their feet.
“My job is to elevate the club to the next level. I know what the expectations are and our job is to deliver.”
Rooney will be supported by his former England team-mate and current England Under-21 assistant Ashley Cole and his old United colleague John O’Shea, the assistant coach of the Republic of Ireland men’s national team.
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