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Wayne Rooney becomes England's all-time leading goalscorer with 50th goal

Wednesday 9 September 2015 07:12, UK

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Wayne Rooney scored his 50th goal for England to overtake Sir Bobby Charlton's record. Pictures courtesy of ITV

Wayne Rooney made history at Wembley on Tuesday night.

The Manchester United striker scored his 50th international goal to seal a 2-0 victory for England against Switzerland and overtake Sir Bobby Charlton's long-held record.

Rooney's celebration in the 84th minute of the European Qualifier was full of emotion after he slammed a penalty high into the roof of the net past Yann Sommer. Raheem Sterling had been tripped to win the spot-kick.

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Watch a piece of English sporting history by hitting play on the video at the top of the page. Pictures courtesy of ITV.

Wayne Rooney celebrates scoring his 50th England goal
Image: Wayne Rooney celebrates scoring his 50th England goal

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