WAYNE ROONEY has swapped St. Andrew’s for the beaches of Dubai.

The Manchester United legend was sacked from his position as Birmingham head coach at the start of January after winning just two of his 15 games in charge.

Wayne Rooney was pictured enjoying some winter sun in Dubai, UAE with an NHL legend

Rooney was also seen spotted in Dubai with Coleen

Rooney was sacked from his role at Birmingham earlier this month

Alex Ovechkin has won the NHL MVP award three times

But after a trip to Old Trafford – where he caught up with darts sensation Luke Littler – Rooney has now been spotted soaking up some sun in the United Arab Emirates.

Rooney, 38, took to Instagram to share a snap of his time in the country.

Wayne and Coleen Rooney share family holiday snaps from luxury holiday to Dubai

Wayne and Coleen Rooney shared family holiday snaps from luxury holiday to Dubai

The Evertonian and legendary NHL player Alex Ovechkin were photographed together while they were there.

The 38-year-old Ovechkin won three NHL MVP awards and held the record for the most goals scored in a league on four separate occasions.

Since joining the Washington Capitals in 2005, the left winger has won a Stanley Cup in 2018.

Rooney meanwhile, won five Premier League titles, one Champions League and was named footballer of the year in 2010.

Reacting to the post, one fan said: “Legend Wazza❤️.”

A second said: “Legend 🔥.”

A third joked: “Guy looks more like Tom Hardy then Tom Hardy.”

Another said: “Two legends!!!”

Rooney won just two of his 15 games in charge at Birmingham