England Advent Day 23: Wayne Rooney breaks goals record

Wednesday 23 Dec 2015
Wayne Rooney slots home his record-breaking penalty

Wayne Rooney goes into this Christmas very much at the top of the England goalscoring tree.

His record 51 goals took 12 years in the making, while Sir Bobby Charlton's previous high of 49 had stood for 45 years.

Wembley Stadium held its collective breath when Rooney had the golden opportunity to score his 50th England goal from the penalty spot against Switzerland – and the Three Llions skipper delivered once again.

Watch the goal below in our video player and re-live one of the best moments of England's year.

FATV England Advent: Wayne Rooney's record goal

 



By FA Staff