Euro 2016: Wayne Rooney breaks England goalscoring record

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September 9th, 2015
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Wayne Rooney broke Sir Bobby Charlton's all-time England goalscoring record in the Euro 2016 qualifier against Switzerland at Wembley on Tuesday. The Manchester United striker had equalled Charlton's record of 49 goals when he converted a penalty against San Marino on Saturday, a victory that booked England's place at the 2016 European Championships.

On Tuesday against Switzerland it was Tottenham's Harry Kane who broke the deadlock on 67 minutes and then Rooney converted a penalty kick with six minutes left in the match. The Wembley crowd gave him a standing ovation for breaking Charlton's long-standing record. The 2-0 victory secured top spot in Group E for England.

"It's a great feeling," Rooney said after the match. "I've been close for the last few games and it's a dream come true. I've got a lot of football in me for England. I hope the goals don't stop. It's a very special night for me and my family. A night I will never forget. I was very nervous stepping up to take the penalty. I knew it was such a big moment for me and my career. The players said to me afterwards it was like being at a concert because there were so many flashes from phones in the crowd. It's a huge honour because Sir Bobby Charlton is an England and Manchester United legend. I know Sir Bobby will be extremely proud that a Manchester United captain has broken the record."

Wayne Rooney is 34.00 at Bet365 to become the Premier League top goalscorer this season.

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