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Record-breaking Rooney masks Hodgson's England concerns

Roy Hodgson had mixed feelings regarding Wayne Rooney's record-breaking night and England's showing against Switzerland.

Roy Hodgson paid tribute to Wayne Rooney for becoming England's all-time leading scorer, but warned of the need for an all-around improvement from his side.

Rooney moved a goal ahead of Bobby Charlton to 50 for England with a penalty in Tuesday's 2-0 Euro 2016 qualifying win over Switzerland, after Harry Kane had opened the scoring.

Whether Rooney would break Charlton's record on home soil at Wembley had dominated the pre-match discussion and Hodgson was full of praise for his captain's exploits.