Wayne Rooney believes the superstar bosses of the Premier League would be in for a shock if they had to work in the Championship.
The former England captain is preparing to take charge of his first home game as Birmingham boss – against Hull on Wednesday – after beginning his Blues reign with defeat at Middlesbrough last Saturday.
This is Rooney’s third job in management after eventful spells with Derby and US club DC United. While he hopes for calmer waters at St Andrew’s, Rooney will still have to perform juggling acts that elite bosses no longer have to worry about.
‘You’re not going to see top managers dropping down to the Championship because it’s tough and you have to adapt,’ said Rooney.
‘You obviously haven’t got the best players in the world, so you have to think outside the box at times. It’s a tough league.
‘You need to be ready and it’s lot of work, of course it’s long hours, long travelling days, games.’
Wayne Rooney suffered a 2-1 defeat in his first match as Birmingham City manager on Saturday
![Rooney later suggested Premier League coaches would, similarly, struggle in the Championship. Pictured: Man City boss Pep Guardiola (L) and Liverpool boss Jurgen Klopp (R)](https://i.dailymail.co.uk/1s/2023/10/24/15/76940271-12666627-image-a-9_1698157440658.jpg)
Rooney later suggested Premier League coaches would, similarly, struggle in the Championship. Pictured: Man City boss Pep Guardiola (L) and Liverpool boss Jurgen Klopp (R)