The Toffees are frantically searching for a successor to Rafael Benitez after the Spaniard was given the sack earlier this month after having led the squad through a long dark spell that only bore the initial first fruits when he joined at the beginning. The club are now hovering just four points above the relegation zone after 10 defeats in 13 Premier League matches. Championship side Derby County manager Wayne Rooney has flatly declined an approach from Everton to interview for their vacant manager’s position. Former Manchester United legend Rooney also enjoys club legend status with Everton…