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Wayne Rooney 'Proud' to Equal Bobby Charlton's Record
Wayne Rooney needs one more to become the first English footballer to score 50 international goals.
Wayne Rooney equalled Bobby Charlton's England scoring record© AFP
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Wayne Rooney spoke of his pride after equalling Bobby Charlton's 45-year-old England scoring record of 49 goals in Saturday's 6-0 win over San Marino in Serravalle.(Rooney Hopes for 'Special' Wembley Moment)
"It's a proud moment to equal Sir Bobby Charlton's record," Rooney told ITV Sport at the Stadio Olimpico.
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"My aim is to push on and try and help the team win on Tuesday and break the record."
However, in a reflection of a 12-year England career that has to date yielded only disappointment at major tournaments, he added: "I would swap all these goals for a winner's medal next summer."
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