He holds Wayne Rooney as a key influence, but are stints at Derby, Hull and Strasbourg enough preparation for the hot seat at Stamford Bridge?

Strasbourg boss Liam Rosenior is the leading contender to be the next Chelsea manager, but others remain under consideration.

He holds Wayne Rooney as a key influence, but are stints at Derby, Hull and Strasbourg enough preparation for the hot seat at Stamford Bridge?

Liam Rosenior is the leading candidate to become the Chelsea manager. BBC Sport looks at the reasons why.

Liam Rosenior has opened the door to becoming Chelsea’s new head coach by admitting that there are no guarantees that he will remain at Strasbourg for the rest of the season