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Rooney ties record in England rout

Wayne Rooney tied the England all-time goalscorers record but didn't get the chance to break it as England cruised to a 6-0 rout of San Marino.

1. England qualify, as Rooney equals Charlton

Qualification for next summer's European Championships was secured by a comfortable England win as they became the first team to join hosts France in the 24-team draw for next summer's finals. The headlines, though, will probably be stolen by Wayne Rooney becoming his country's joint all-time leading scorer before coach Roy Hodgson left his captain -- and the public -- wanting more.