Wayne Rooney celebrated his first victory as Plymouth Argyle manager with a convincing 3-0 win over Cheltenham in the Carabao Cup, bouncing back from a heavy 4-0 defeat in his opening match. The win featured second-half goals from Ben Waine, Ryan Hardie, and Mustapha Bundu, demonstrating a much-improved performance. Rooney expressed satisfaction with the team's control and patience, highlighting the leadership of captain Joe Edwards. Despite having less possession, Cheltenham resisted well for a time, with their best chance hitting the post. Rooney made significant changes to the starting lineup, only retaining goalkeeper Conor Hazard and midfielder Darko Gyabi from the previous match. This victory gives Argyle hope for the season ahead as they seek to improve their Championship standing after a challenging previous season.