ESPN.com · Jan 7, 2017

Wayne Rooney closes on record as United ease past Reading

Wayne Rooney was back among the goals on Saturday.MANCHESTER, England -- Three thoughts from Old Trafford as Wayne Rooney levelled Sir Bobby Charlton's all-time goal scoring record, while United eased past Reading 4-0 to progress in the FA Cup.

1. Rooney closes on Charlton's scoring record

It has taken far longer than anyone at Manchester United would have anticipated, but Wayne Rooney's seventh minute goal against Reading saw him finally equal Sir Bobby Charlton's all-time club record of 249 competitive goals in a United shirt.

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