WAYNE WORKS WONDERS FOR WOY

After the excitement of last night's stunning victory in Slovenia, none of which I saw but did track on the BBC Sports website, Wayne Rooney has become almost England's top international goal scorer. With 48 goals in 104 appearances and a playing time of about 11 and a half years, Rooney has also scored 4 pens. 

Bobby Charlton still holds the record of 49 goals with 106 caps. He scored on debut, had a longevity of just over 12 years and scored 3 penalties and 4 hat tricks but I suspect his first place will soon be overtaken.

Gary Lineker notched 48 goals in 80 appearances, remarkably over only a 7 year period, with 4 pens and 5 hat tricks.

OWN GOALS also totalled 48 goals for England, with Jimmy Greaves coming fifth slotting 44 times in 89 games. Greaves' playing time was 9 and a half years, scoring on debut and putting away one penalty and two hat tricks. Remember there were fewer games being played in those days.

Stanley Matthews played for his country until he was nearly 42 years old, scoring 11 goals including a hat trick. He must have been good at assists to maintain his place in the team for over 22 years.....he was!