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Rooney deserves England farewell - Neville

The former Manchester United forward will win his 120th and final cap for the Three Lions at Wembley against the USMNT as he says goodbye to fans

Gary Neville insists former Manchester United team-mate Wayne Rooney deserves his England send-off.

Rooney is set to win his 120th cap as a substitute when Gareth Southgate's team host the U.S. national team in a friendly on Thursday night.

The match is being billed as 'The Wayne Rooney Foundation International' and will benefit his charity foundation.

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Some have questioned why the D.C. United forward, 33, is being honoured in such a way, but Neville, who won 85 England caps, says the country's record goalscorer deserves his farewell at Wembley Stadium.