COLEEN ROONEY succeeded where husband Wayne failed on his dismal debut as Plymouth Argyle boss.

The Manchester United legend was “disappointed, angry, surprised” by a 4-0 thumping at Sheffield Wednesday in the Championship opener.

Coleen Rooney found moments of cheer as husband Wayne’s new team Plymouth Argyle crashed 4-0 at Sheffield Wednesday on Sunday

Coleen, however, watched on with concern at other times

But whereas the ex-England skipper looked on anxiously throughout, his wife managed to find moments to smile about as she watched from the crowd with the couple’s kids.

A sunny day out with her children seems a good enough reason to beam.

But what exactly made Coleen look so serene as she wore such a joyful expression is uncertain.

It certainly wasn’t the football – as Plymouth could easily have lost by twice the huge and humbling margin by which they were blown aside.

Ex-Birmingham and Derby chief Wayne, 38, saw Plymouth fail to create a proper chance as the Owls tore the visitors apart.

He said afterwards: “I think the basics of the game was not good enough and for me that’s not acceptable.

“Whether that’s getting to the ball, tackling, being aggressive and staying with runners.

“Sheffield Wednesday were one of the best last season at crosses and cutbacks and it was four goals from crosses and cutbacks, which we worked on throughout the week, so I’m really disappointed.”

Jamal Lowe was the main reason Wednesday were on a high

Wayne Rooney was ‘surprised’ by Plymouth’s slump as they practised countering exactly the tactics Sheffield Wednesday thrived from

The former Bournemouth winger opened the scoring 35 minutes into the game, and shortly after, Brendan Galloway’s own goal woes began.

Then, Josh Windass and substitute Michael Smith put an end to Argyle.

However, Rooney is certain of one thing at least.

For Plymouth to stand a chance of having a respectable season, smiling must improve.