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Wayne Rooney Targets Bobby Charlton's England Record
'Wazza' aims to go down as the most prolific English player ever...
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Jun 12, 2009 8:40:10 AM
Wayne Rooney has reiterated that it is his dream to better Sir Bobby Charlton's goal-scoring record for England.
To date, the Manchester United star has scored 24 goals in a Three Lions shirt, still some way behind the legendary Charlton, who found the back of the net on 49 occasions for his country.
However, at 23-years-of age, the former Everton prodigy has time on his side, especially as he feels he has yet to reach anywhere near his potential.
"If I could beat Bobby Charlton's record, it would be a great achievement and I do have that record in mind," trumpeted Rooney, whose deuce against Andorra at Wembley in midweek made it a staggering ten goals in his last seven appearances for England.
"I have been delighted with the way the scoring has gone for me in the last few games and this has been my best season with England.
"But we have played well as a team, which is the most important thing, and I have always said that I have never based my game on goals alone," added Rooney, whose selfless and tireless style and willingness to get involved in all areas of the field has won him many admirers even outside Manchester United and England.
"I love playing and getting on the ball and getting involved in the game and I am doing that - with the goals coming on top of that as well," he was quoted as saying by the Premier League's official website.
"Hopefully the goals will continue but we are performing as a team and I believe we have one foot in the World Cup finals now."
Derek Wanner, Goal.com
To date, the Manchester United star has scored 24 goals in a Three Lions shirt, still some way behind the legendary Charlton, who found the back of the net on 49 occasions for his country.
However, at 23-years-of age, the former Everton prodigy has time on his side, especially as he feels he has yet to reach anywhere near his potential.
"If I could beat Bobby Charlton's record, it would be a great achievement and I do have that record in mind," trumpeted Rooney, whose deuce against Andorra at Wembley in midweek made it a staggering ten goals in his last seven appearances for England.
"I have been delighted with the way the scoring has gone for me in the last few games and this has been my best season with England.
"But we have played well as a team, which is the most important thing, and I have always said that I have never based my game on goals alone," added Rooney, whose selfless and tireless style and willingness to get involved in all areas of the field has won him many admirers even outside Manchester United and England.
"I love playing and getting on the ball and getting involved in the game and I am doing that - with the goals coming on top of that as well," he was quoted as saying by the Premier League's official website.
"Hopefully the goals will continue but we are performing as a team and I believe we have one foot in the World Cup finals now."
Derek Wanner, Goal.com
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