Rooney dons captain's armband on Derby debut in win over Barnsley

Soccer Football - Championship - Derby County v Barnsley - Pride Park, Derby, Britain - January 2, 2020 Derby County's Wayne Rooney Action Images via Reuters/Jason Cairnduff

(Reuters) - Wayne Rooney marked his return to English football with an assist on his Derby County debut as he captained the club to a 2-1 win over Barnsley in the Championship on Thursday.

The 34-year-old, Manchester United and England's most prolific striker, signed an initial 18-month deal at the second-tier side where he will also work as a coach as he chases his dream of being a manager.