Rooney fails to inspire Derby in 0-0 draw with fourth tier Northampton


Soccer Football - FA Cup Fourth Round - Northampton Town v Derby County - Sixfields Stadium, Northampton, Britain - January 24, 2020 Derby County's Curtis Davies in action Action Images/Andrew Couldridge

(Reuters) - Former England captain Wayne Rooney failed to inspire his Derby County side as they were held to a 0-0 draw away to fourth tier Northamption in an FA Cup fourth round tie on Friday.

Northampton forward Vadaine Oliver went closest to a breakthrough in the first half, striking the crossbar from close range, while second tier Derby failed to muster a shot on target and now face the prospect of a replay.

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