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Wayne Rooney becomes England's most-capped outfield player

Manchester United's Wayne Rooney becomes England's most-capped outfield player when he captains the Three Lions in Sunday's World Cup qualifier against Slovakia.

Rooney wins his 116th cap in Sam Allardyce's first match in charge of England on Sunday, putting him ahead of former United star David Beckham.

Only goalkeeper Peter Shilton, with 125 caps, now stands ahead of him, but Rooney -- who has announced that he will retire from international football after the 2018 World Cup -- said before the match that he was only concerned about winning.

"I think it is always important and an honour to represent your country," he told reporters.