Farewell Wayne Rooney: England humbles USA in their greatest striker's swansong game
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The biggest cheer of the night was reserved for the introduction of Rooney, England's greatest ever goalscorer, just before the hour mark on his 120th international appearance. (Photo | AP)England's former captain was also honoured before kick-off with a guard of honour and the presentation of a plaque bearing a golden Three Lions badge by current skipper Harry Kane. IN PIC: Wayne Rooney and his children walk off the pitch after receiving a commemorative plaque prior to the match. (Photo | AP)Rooney is the youngest player to have appeared and also the youngest to score for the Three Lions at the international level. (Photo | AP)His association with the Everton Under-11 team witnessed the young lad firing 114 goals from 30 games in a season. (Photo | AP)Despite Rooney being England's all time top scorer, he has just scored one World Cup goal which came against Uruguay in Sao Paulo 2014, where his side was beaten 2-1. It was Rooney's 40th international goal. (Photo | AP)His 49th international goal against San Marino in September 2015 where he equalled the record of Sir Bobby Charlton. (Photo | AFP)He scored his 50th goal against Switzerland at Wembley Stadium in 2015. (Photo | AP)His last international goal (53rd) came against Iceland at Euro 2016 where England tasted defeat. (Photo | AP)While playing in UEFA Euro 2004 he scored four goals, becoming the youngest goal scorer in the history of the European Championship. (Photo | AP)He was declared England’s Player of the Year Award four times. He won the honour in two consecutive terms - first in 2008 and 2009, later again in 2014 and 2015. (Photo | AP)
