Career
Having joined Manchester United"s academy at the age of six, Rothwell signed professional terms with the club in the summer of 2013. On 27 January 2015, Rothwell joined Blackpool, then in last place in the Championship, on loan for the remainder of the season. A week later he made his debut as Blackpool lost 0–4 away to Norwich City, replacing Mark Waddington at half time.
His first career start came on 24 February, playing the entirety of a defeat by the same score at Brentford, his last of three appearances for the club
On 18 July, 2015 Rothwell joined League One side Barnsley on a six-month loan. Rothwell has represented England at under-16, under-17, under-19, and under-20 levels.