Teddy Sheringham has shared his belief that Wayne Rooney could be a good striking coach at Manchester United.

The former Reds captain has endured a miserable period in management after failed stints at Birmingham City and Plymouth Argyle in the Championship. Rooney was sacked by the Pilgrims last month after a run of five losses in six games leaving Plymouth rooted to the bottom of the Championship.

Rooney's struggles have put his long-term managerial future in doubt, with his options limited after being sacked in his previous two jobs. Many have suggested that the 39-year-old could look towards a career in the media after impressing as a TV pundit at last summer's European Championships.

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But ex-United striker Sheringham believes the former England star could still have a role in coaching as part of Ruben Amorim's set-up at M16. He suggests that Rooney, who scored a club-record 253 goals for the Reds, may be able to offer invaluable advice to Rasmus Hojlund as the Danish striker continues to develop at Old Trafford.

Hojlund has netted 23 times for United since arriving from Atalanta in August 2023 but has yet to become the consistent goalscorer United desperately need.

"Would Wayne Rooney be a good striking coach? Without a doubt," he said via BoyleSports. "I think it is a very important role nowadays. There are set-piece coaches, back four coaches, striker coaches and Wayne's been one of the top players in the country.

"Could he help Rasmus Hojlund? Of course. He's an experienced player that's played for his country a hundred times and scored goals at the top level. So any advice from him you would have to listen to."