Wayne Rooney has finally beaten Sir Bobby Charlton’s all time goalscoring record of 49 goals for England, as Rooney scored his 50th goal tonight with a penalty, after Harry Kane’s goal, which gave England the final score of 2-0. It has taken 12 years to beat Bobby’s record, but he has finally done it.
Bobby released a statement after he saw his record was broken. He said: “I would like to congratulate Wayne on becoming England’s leading goalscorer. I have always been very proud to hold this record. Playing for my country was always an honour and a privilege and something I did with great pride.”
“I obviously cannot deny that I am disappointed that I now don’t hold this record, however, I am absolutely delighted that it is Wayne, as captain of my beloved club and country, who now holds this record.”
“On behalf of myself and everyone at Manchester United I would like to say congratulations Wayne, this is a very proud moment for you and your family.”
“It is a record that I am sure you will hold for a long time, and it is clear to see that you will go on scoring for your club and country for a long time to come.”
Commenting on this occasion, Rooney tweeted below.
https://twitter.com/WayneRooney/status/640245639524261888
Even Nike dedicated a short video just for the England captain.
https://twitter.com/NikeUK/status/641349460337934340
Congratulations Wayne Rooney!