Wayne Rooney of England celebrates his 50th international goal against Switzerland at Wembley Stadium on September 8, 2015 in London.
Wayne Rooney of England celebrates his 50th international goal against Switzerland at Wembley Stadium on September 8, 2015 in London.
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Rooney's 50th goal breaks the record for most international goals scored for England. Sir Bobby Charlton held the record previously with 49.
Rooney's 50th goal breaks the record for most international goals scored for England. Sir Bobby Charlton held the record previously with 49.
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Rooney's first World Cup goal came late -- against Uruguay during the tournament, on June 19, 2014 in Sao Paulo, Brazil. It wasn't enough, though -- Uruguay won the game 2-1.
Rooney's first World Cup goal came late -- against Uruguay during the tournament, on June 19, 2014 in Sao Paulo, Brazil. It wasn't enough, though -- Uruguay won the game 2-1.
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Rooney scores an outstanding bicycle kick for Manchester United against fierce city rivals Manchester City at Old Trafford in Manchester on February 12, 2011.
Rooney scores an outstanding bicycle kick for Manchester United against fierce city rivals Manchester City at Old Trafford in Manchester on February 12, 2011.
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Rooney beats Aleksandr Anyukov of Russia to score during England's clash with Russia, a Euro 2008 qualifying match at the Luzhniki Stadium on October 17, 2007 in Moscow.
Rooney beats Aleksandr Anyukov of Russia to score during England's clash with Russia, a Euro 2008 qualifying match at the Luzhniki Stadium on October 17, 2007 in Moscow.
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Rooney scores his second goal during the UEFA Euro 2004 -- considered his breakout tournament and, by many, the zenith of his tournament career. This shows the match between Croatia and England at the Estadio da Luz Stadium on June 21, 2004 in Lisbon, Portugal.
Rooney scores his second goal during the UEFA Euro 2004 -- considered his breakout tournament and, by many, the zenith of his tournament career. This shows the match between Croatia and England at the Estadio da Luz Stadium on June 21, 2004 in Lisbon, Portugal.
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Rooney made the English Premier League sit up and take notice as a precocious 16 year old. His first goal came for his old team Everton against Arsenal at Goodison Park in Liverpool on October 19, 2002. Everton won 2-1.
Rooney made the English Premier League sit up and take notice as a precocious 16 year old. His first goal came for his old team Everton against Arsenal at Goodison Park in Liverpool on October 19, 2002. Everton won 2-1.
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Ferenc Puskas (right) scored 84 goals in 89 appearances for Hungary and Spain.
Ferenc Puskas (right) scored 84 goals in 89 appearances for Hungary and Spain.
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Pele (center) scored 77 goals for Brazil over 14 years.
Pele (center) scored 77 goals for Brazil over 14 years.
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Cristiano Ronaldo has hit 55 goals for Portugal. During the 2014 World Cup, he became the first Portuguese player to play and score in three World Cups.
Cristiano Ronaldo has hit 55 goals for Portugal. During the 2014 World Cup, he became the first Portuguese player to play and score in three World Cups.
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Brazil's forward Ronaldo celebrates after scoring the second goal against Germany during the 2002 FIFA World Cup final.
Brazil's forward Ronaldo celebrates after scoring the second goal against Germany during the 2002 FIFA World Cup final.
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Thierry Henry scored 51 goals for France and is Les Bleus' all-time top scorer.
Thierry Henry scored 51 goals for France and is Les Bleus' all-time top scorer.
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Ali Daei has scored 109 goals for Iran, which makes him the all-time leading goalscorer in international football.
Ali Daei has scored 109 goals for Iran, which makes him the all-time leading goalscorer in international football.
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Watch out Rooney! Neymar has scored 46 goals for Brazil, including two against the U.S. on Tuesday.
Watch out Rooney! Neymar has scored 46 goals for Brazil, including two against the U.S. on Tuesday.
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