Road to 120th International Cap: Looking back at Wayne Rooney's best moments in an England shirt

Wayne Rooney
Wayne Rooney

#2 England's all-time record scorer

England v Switzerland - UEFA EURO 2016 Qualifier: Rooney scores his 50th goal for England
England v Switzerland - UEFA EURO 2016 Qualifier: Rooney scores his 50th goal for England

With a record of 53 goals in 119 international appearances, Rooney is England's all-time top scorer, surpassing Bobby Charlton's record with a penalty against Switzerland at Wembley Stadium during UEFA Euro 2016 qualification.

Sir Bobby Charlton’s England goalscoring record stood for 45 years, back to a time when the national team were still world champions. Given how long this record stood, Rooney breaking the same was one mean feat.

Wayne Rooney's 30-yard strike against Iceland is arguably the most amazing goal of his 53. Honourable mentions are also his strike against Brazil in 2013, his volley against Russia in 2007, and his Euros 2004 strike from outside the box aged 18.

This record also put him in at 44th for the most International goals scored.

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