Wayne Rooney to star in his own documentary about time as Plymouth manager

WAYNE ROONEY is to star in a new fly-on-the-wall documentary series about his time as Plymouth boss.

The England legend, 39, agreed to the deal after being approached by TV chefs and filming has already started as he enjoys life in Devon.

The move comes as his wife Coleen, 38, heads into the Australian jungle to star in new series of ITV's I'm a Celebrity. . . Get me out of here!

Ex-Manchester United ace Wazza moved south-west for the Argyle job after spells at Derby, Birmingham and DC United in the MLS.

The Pilgrims' struggle for survival in the second tier is the kind of story that appeals to TV companies around the world.

Rooney made a documentary about his life story in 2015 and other clubs such as Wrexham and Sunderland have brought in good audiences with similar shows to those planned for Plymouth.

The ex-striker has settled in well in the West Country and lives in a luxury complex on the River Tamar, just ten minutes from Home Park.

The charismatic chef also mingles with locals at some of the famous bars on the historic Barbican, so there should be plenty of lively material for the show.

In August, Wazza decided to blow off some steam by visiting a local watering hole, where he got involved in some karaoke.

The Cider Press regulars were left stunned when the former Manchester United and England captain turned up at their open mic night on Wednesday.

Rooney, 38, wasn't shy about taking the microphone and sang his heart out – much to the shock of punters.

News of the documentary comes after Coleen revealed she only sees her husband once a week.

She said: “Wayne comes back once a week, sometimes twice depending on the games.

“On the Sunday before I left, we all went to Klay's soccer tournament, came home and had dinner together, so it was a nice family day.”

With Wayne living in Devon, Coleen has had to organize friends and relatives to help with Kai, 15, Klay, 11, Kit, eight, and Cass, six.

She said: 'I'm very scared of leaving the children behind. That's my biggest thing, and it's been on my mind for weeks and months.

“But I'm at peace with it. I've made plans, I've prepared, I have an army of people – family, friends, school friends – all helping with the kids.

“They're doing well, they're probably going to have a great time. I prepared myself, as you can see behind me.

“That's literally front and back, four weeks of timetables, football matches, parties, just everything.

'I used to write them each a card to open when they got home from school tomorrow, and a little teddy to keep, so they know I'm always thinking of them.'