Wayne Rooney's England career in pictures as Three Lions legend retires
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Wayne Rooney’s England debut saw him play alongside Francis Jeffers.
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Wayne Rooney’s England debut in February 2003 against Australia.
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Wayne Rooney’s first England start came in April 2003 against Turkey.
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Wayne Rooney scores against Denmark in November 2003
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England’s Wayne Rooney sits injured being watched over by coach Sven Goran Eriksson at Euro 2004.
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England’s Wayne Rooney wears the captain’s armband in 2010
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Wayne Rooney with Fabio Capello
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Wayne Rooney
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England’s Manager Roy Hodgson and Captain Wayne Rooney at a Press Conference
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Another red card for Wayne Rooney as he is sent off against Montenegro in a Euro 2012 qualifier.
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Wayne Rooney sees red against Portgual at the 2006 World Cup
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Wayne Rooney sees red against Portgual at the 2006 World Cup
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Wayne Rooney celebrates becoming England’s record scorer against Switzerland in 2016.
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Wayne Rooney receives his award for becoming the record scorer from Sir Bobby Charlton.
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Wayne Rooney last worked under Gareth Southgate with England.
Wayne Rooney bowed out of international football as England’s all-time leading goalscorer.
The Three Lions legend retired from the global stage after 53 goals for his country and 119 caps, and makes his return for England against America.
Here’s a look at some of the highlights from his record-breaking England career.