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Rooney equals England goal record

The Manchester United striker converted a 13th minute penalty against San Marino to join Sir Bobby Charlton on 49 international goals for the Three Lions.

Wayne Rooney has joined Sir Bobby Charlton on 49 goals to become England's all-time joint record goal scorer.

The Manchester United striker tucked away a 13th minute penalty against San Marino in Saturday's Euro 2016 qualification fixture, slotting low to goalkeeper Aldo Simoncini's left and into the corner of the net.

United legend Charlton initially set the record over a 12-year international career that saw him claim 106 caps for his country, with his final goal coming in 1970.