Edwards impressing in temporary role as Argyle coach

Joe Edwards (left) is having his first experience of coaching Argyle, while Kevin Nancekivell is in his fifth spell as caretaker boss at Home Park

Plymouth Argyle caretaker manager Kevin Nancekivell says captain Joe Edwards is doing a "great job" helping take charge of the side.

Long-serving coach Nancekivell and Edwards, who is out with a hamstring injury, are leading the side while Argyle find a replacement for Wayne Rooney, who left as head coach earlier this week.

The pair led Plymouth to a 2-2 draw with Bristol City on New Year's Day and will be at the helm for the trip to Stoke City on Saturday.

"Joe's going through his coaching badges at the moment, but I'm sure he'll say what he's gaining in the next 10 days and the last two days makes up for probably two years of education courses," Nancekivell said.

"He's having a great experience, he's enjoying it, and he's a great help to me, so I'm sure in the long term it'll be a valuable exercise for him.

"We wish he was on the pitch, we need him fit to get back - he is a player and he'll come back as a player as well.

"We're very similar in what we both stand for in terms of energy, enthusiasm, high work rate and our values are very aligned.

"We work really well together and he's doing a great job."