Berbatov: Rooney sees himself as Man Utd manager

Dimitar Berbatov is convinced former Manchester United teammate Wayne Rooney sees himself in charge at Old Trafford.

Rooney was named Birmingham City manager last week.

Berbatov told Betfair: "I'm pretty sure he's preparing for the top job because that's the ultimate goal.

When you have someone like Wayne, you can't think he'll stay at a smaller club all his life and manage them, he's building step by step and I respect that.

He's climbing the managerial ladder right now I'm sure at one stage he will go for the Man United job. I think he's preparing for the day his phone rings and he's told that Man United are waiting for him.

I'll be curious as to how he does. I'll be watching."