The record-breaking England forward will take one final bow at Wembley on Thursday, but how will his international career be remembered?
Wayne Rooney's unexpected England return against the U.S national team on November 15 is a decision that has brought unnecessary criticism to the feet of Gareth Southgate and the Football Association.
Rooney, who retired from international football in 2017, will be part of Southgate's squad at Wembley on Thursday in a fixture named 'The Wayne Rooney Foundation international'.
While some argue that the sentiment is a welcome change from the pragmatic environment of professional football, there has been plenty of disapproval from fans and media alike.