The new Wales manager stepped down from his position as Cardiff Under-18s coach in January 2019.

The Robins will play Blackpool or Nottingham Forest in round four.

The England forward has scored three goals in his last two appearances and now has 12 for the season.

Phil Foden scored twice and Kevin De Bruyne added a superb late effort.

City could find themselves five points adrift of Arsenal come the weekend.

Dale are one of several clubs to have lost players responsible for more than half of last season’s minutes over the summer.

Several of the clubs expected to challenge for a place in the Premier League face each other on the opening day.