Back to the Hull City Newsfeed

Wayne Rooney breaks Manchester United record as captain becomes club's all-time leading scorer

Daily Mail | January 21, 2017

Related Topics: Wayne Rooney, Manchester United F.C., Bobby Charlton, Stoke City F.C., England national football team, Direct free kick

Wayne Rooney has overtaken Sir Bobby Charlton at the top of the Manchester United goalscoring charts after netting his 250th goal for the club.

The England international struck in added time against Stoke City on January 21 to become United's greatest ever goalscorer.

Rooney managed to rescue a point for his side with a sensational curled free-kick from the left-wing as Stoke seemed set to secure three points against United.

The England captain now stands alone at the summit as leading marksman in United's history
Rooney did not take the time to celebrate, instead calling for his players to get the ball
Rooney did not take the time to celebrate, instead calling for his players to get the ball
Rooney matched Charlton as Manchester United's record goalscorer against Reading
Rooney matched Charlton as Manchester United's record goalscorer against Reading

But the club captain stepped up to bend a free-kick past Lee Grant in the Stoke net to end Stoke's hopes and break Charlton's record.

See full article at Daily Mail