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09th Sep 2015

Man United teammates lead the congratulations for record-setting Rooney

Kevin Beirne

Wayne Rooney eclipsed Sir Bobby Charlton as England’s record goalscorer with a penalty against Switzerland.

Rooney’s 50th international goal ensured that England will finish top of Group E as they maintained their 100% run in the current qualifying campaign.

Many of the Manchester United man’s teammates took to Twitter to congratulate their captain on his landmark goal.

https://twitter.com/PhilJones4/status/641349782200414208

But it wasn’t just his current teammates, as some former United players added in their best wishes too.

https://twitter.com/vancole9/status/641347186354094081

Meanwhile, even some of Rooney’s Premier League opponents past and present took time to recognise his achievement.