Phil Jones has described Wayne Rooney as a credit to Manchester United, England and football after the captain equalled Sir Bobby Charlton’s long-standing goals record for the club.
Rooney opened his Reds account with a famous hat-trick against Fenerbahçe in 2004 and, some 13 years later, notched his 249th goal with the opener against Reading in Saturday’s FA Cup tie at Old Trafford. The 31-year-old now needs just one more strike to make the record his own.
Jones, who replaced the injured Marcos Rojo at the weekend, spoke to reporters following the third-round victory to provide a personal tribute to Rooney and his latest achievement in the game…
Firstly Phil, what is your reaction to Wayne equalling Sir Bobby’s record?