Steven Gerrard is taking steps to improve his coaching career, with former England team-mate Frank Lampard being backed to be a future England boss.
What happened?
Lampard has experienced mixed fortunes in the dugout, but his stock has risen again after bringing Coventry's 25-year absence from the top-flight to a close.
Gerrard and Rooney have both dipped their toes into management, with Gerrard savouring Scottish Premiership title glory at Rangers before flopping at Aston Villa.
Why it matters for Steven Gerrard
The value of taking a step backwards in order to move forwards is being highlighted, with Gerrard's experience at Rangers and Aston Villa a key factor in his coaching career.
Ex-Coventry, Sunderland and Brentford boss Butcher said that players need to adapt to new situations, and Gerrard will be looking to do just that in his future coaching endeavors.
What comes next?
Gerrard will be looking to learn from his experiences and improve his coaching career, with the possibility of becoming a future England boss a realistic goal.
Butcher has a soft spot for Coventry, having been the club's player-manager, and he would love to see Lampard do well and potentially become the England boss one day.
The Football Association will be keeping a close eye on Lampard's progress, and Gerrard will be looking to follow in his footsteps and become a successful coach in his own right.
Coaching careers
Gerrard and Rooney have both had short-lived stints in charge of clubs, but they will be looking to learn from their experiences and improve their coaching careers.
Lampard's success at Coventry will be a factor in his potential to become the England boss, and Gerrard will be looking to replicate that success in his own coaching career.
The future of English football is looking bright, with a number of talented young coaches coming through the ranks, including Gerrard and Lampard.
Butcher said that he wants to see English coaches manage and be head coach of England, and Gerrard will be looking to be one of those coaches in the future.
The 2026 World Cup is a key target for the England team, and Gerrard will be looking to play a part in the team's success, either as a coach or in some other capacity.
The England team has been working under the tutelage of ex-Chelsea, Bayern Munich and Paris Saint-Germain boss Thomas Tuchel, and Gerrard will be looking to learn from his experiences and improve his own coaching career.
Gerrard's experience at Rangers and Aston Villa will be a key factor in his coaching career, and he will be looking to use that experience to improve his chances of becoming a successful coach.
The Football Association will be keeping a close eye on Gerrard's progress, and he will be looking to follow in the footsteps of Lampard and become a successful coach in his own right.