Wayne Rooney has vowed to stay with troubled Derby County after the Championship club were hit with a 12-point penalty for going into administration.

Derby boss Rooney faces a gruelling battle to keep his team in the English second tier following the points deduction that left them rooted to the bottom of the table.

The former Manchester United and England star admitted he “doubts” he would have taken charge of the Rams last season if he had known the extent of their financial problems.

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