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Wayne Rooney retires from international football as England's all-time leading goalscorer

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  • Rooney's last game for England was the win over Scotland in November
  • Rooney made his debut against Australia in 2003

Wayne Rooney has retired from international football - despite Gareth Southgate wanting him back in the England squad.

Rooney bows out as England's all-time leading goalscorer with 53 goals, and the second-highest appearance maker.

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