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San Marino 0-6 England: History man Rooney sends England to Euro 2016

San Marino v England - UEFA Euro 2016 Qualifying Group E - Stadio Olimpico, Serravalle, San Marino - 5/9/15 England's Wayne Rooney scores the first goal for his side from the penalty spot and equals Bobby Charlton's goal scoring record Action Images via Reuters

Wayne Rooney equalled Bobby Charlton's England scoring record of 49 goals as Roy Hodgson's side crushed San Marino 6-0 in Serravalle on Saturday to qualify for Euro 2016.

Rooney scored from a contentious penalty in the 13th minute, leaving him with an identical international record to Charlton of 106 caps and 49 goals, but he will have to wait to claim the record outright after being substituted by Hodgson in the 58th minute at the Stadio Olimpico.

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