Wayne Rooney has become England’s record
goalscorer by firing home his 50th international goal as the Three Lions beat
Switzerland 2-0 in Euro 2016 qualifying.
The Manchester United striker broke Sir Bobby
Charlton’s record by scoring in the second-half from the penalty spot after
Raheem Sterling was taken down in the box.
Tottenham’s Harry Kane grabbed England’s opening
goal on the night shortly after coming on as a substitute.
Rooney equalled Sir Bobby’s tally of 49 goals in
the previous England match against San Marino by slotting home another
spot-kick.
He was subbed off relatively early in that match
with some suggesting that he’d prefer to break the record in front of a home
crowd at Wembley, which he did.
United and England legend Charlton will present
him with an award next month.
Rooney has plenty of years in front of him and
will be expected to widen the gap between him and Charlton and raise the bar
for England’s next superstar to match.
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