Argyle to benefit from Phelan's experience - Rooney

Mike Phelan (left) coached Wayne Rooney when he was at Manchester United

Plymouth Argyle head coach Wayne Rooney says he and the club will benefit from Mike Phelan's experience.

The former assistant manager at Manchester United has been brought in at Argyle to work as Rooney's number two after Pete Shuttleworth left the club for personal reasons.

Rooney says it was his decision to try and get Phelan, who has also worked as manager at Hull City and had spells coaching at Blackpool and Norwich City.

Phelan coached Rooney during his time at Old Trafford and helped United to three Premier League titles, a Fifa Club World Cup, two League Cups, and two Champions League finals.

"He's got a massive amount of experience, he knows the game really well, he's managed at this level as well," Rooney told BBC Radio Devon.

"I think he'll bring great experience to us as a coaching staff.

"He's calm and calculated in how he works, which I know very well.

"He was my coach at Manchester United, so I know how he works really well and I think he'll fit in really well with the coaches we've already got."