Euro 2016 Qualifiers.

[AFC Leveller]

Rooney's record over 13 years is pitiful as this fraud closes in on the goalscoring record. San Marino up next, so he could steal it in that mismatch. Look at who he's racked up those goals against - excluding the ridiculous non-competitive friendlies and stupid summer tournaments that England wastes its time with these days. It has taken him over 100 thoroughly undeserved caps to rack up this embarrassing flat track bully's lollipop list. No Germany, no Spain, no Brazil, no Argentina, no Holland, no Italy, no France, this fucker's claim to fame is a goal against Uruguay in a defeat that sealed England's fate ending in embarrassing World Cup humiliation. Little wonder when you have shit like Rooney stinking up the team for so many years.

WC
Uruguay 1

WCQ
Croatia 2
Kazakhstan 3
Belarus 2
Slovakia 2
Andorra 2
San Marino 2
Montenegro 2
Poland 1

EC
Switzerland 2
Croatia 2

ECQ
Macedonia 1
Liechtenstein 1
Estonia 2
Russia 1
Switzerland 2
Bulgaria 2
San Marino 1
Slovenia 2
Lithuania 1

That is shocking! His record against the proper teams is fucking shocking.

[Syn]

Come on, he's a sublime footballer. That record is about as relevant as Henry in cup finals. Rooney has mostly performed on every big stage, from a CL final V Barca to international tournaments. He is woefully past it now though.

In terms of England stars in the last 20 years for England NT I'd go:

1. Rooney
2. Gerrard
3. Terry
4. Cashley
5. Beckham
6. Lampard

[GP]

A top 6 eh?

You fuckin rebel.

[Syn]

i forgot becks, and didn't want to give Lampard any extra credit.

[Niall_Quinn]

Come on, he's a sublime footballer. That record is about as relevant as Henry in cup finals. Rooney has mostly performed on every big stage, from a CL final V Barca to international tournaments. He is woefully past it now though.

In terms of England stars in the last 20 years for England NT I'd go:

1. Rooney
2. Gerrard
3. Terry
4. Cashley
5. Beckham
6. Lampard

His record is presented in response to all the fawning over his easy and uninspiring passage to the top of the scoring charts. When you get picked by default just because you sign for Utd and they roll you out in 101 meaningless friendlies, and the Soviet Union splinters into football cannon fodder of course you will rack up the caps and the goals. He's supposed to have been England's genuine world star for over a decade. Is he fuck. Surely one of the most over-rated and overpaid media footballers in living memory. And a cunt of a bloke to boot. A cheat and a tosser who has always placed the cash above the football. Yes he'll steal records from proper players on the basis he was pre-printed onto every team sheet, big deal. Nobody will be talking about Rooney in the same breath as Charlton or Best, not even at Man Utd.

[Globalgunner]

His record is presented in response to all the fawning over his easy and uninspiring passage to the top of the scoring charts. When you get picked by default just because you sign for Utd and they roll you out in 101 meaningless friendlies, and the Soviet Union splinters into football cannon fodder of course you will rack up the caps and the goals. He's supposed to have been England's genuine world star for over a decade. Is he fuck. Surely one of the most over-rated and overpaid media footballers in living memory. And a cunt of a bloke to boot. A cheat and a tosser who has always placed the cash above the football. Yes he'll steal records from proper players on the basis he was pre-printed onto every team sheet, big deal. Nobody will be talking about Rooney in the same breath as Charlton or Best, not even at Man Utd.

At least Charlton had the decency to go bald with dignity

[Syn]

His record is presented in response to all the fawning over his easy and uninspiring passage to the top of the scoring charts. When you get picked by default just because you sign for Utd and they roll you out in 101 meaningless friendlies, and the Soviet Union splinters into football cannon fodder of course you will rack up the caps and the goals. He's supposed to have been England's genuine world star for over a decade. Is he fuck. Surely one of the most over-rated and overpaid media footballers in living memory. And a cunt of a bloke to boot. A cheat and a tosser who has always placed the cash above the football. Yes he'll steal records from proper players on the basis he was pre-printed onto every team sheet, big deal. Nobody will be talking about Rooney in the same breath as Charlton or Best, not even at Man Utd.

Everyone fills their boots against crap opposition. There's no way you can argue Rooney not scoring against top international opposition is a lack of ability. Anyone who has seen him play objectively can see he has it all. As I say, he has lost it in the last couple of years though. Sad seeing the player he is now - burnt out by 28. At least our prodigious cripples Ox and Wilshere shouldn't suffer from that.

[Syn]

At least Charlton had the decency to go bald with dignity

Well, almost. A combover is never a good look. Shave it off.

[Niall_Quinn]

Everyone fills their boots against crap opposition. There's no way you can argue Rooney not scoring against top international opposition is a lack of ability. Anyone who has seen him play objectively can see he has it all. As I say, he has lost it in the last couple of years though. Sad seeing the player he is now - burnt out by 28. At least our prodigious cripples Ox and Wilshere shouldn't suffer from that.

Like I said, 2011-12 was the last time he had a decent match and that was coming back after a couple of crap seasons. He's been shit ever since, so why is he still being capped for England? Engraving the shithead's name on the teamsheet is what has him approaching the record, no achievement there but his presence is a massive anchor for the rest of the team. Someday the FA will hire a manager with the balls to kick out the media darlings and bring in players who can do a job.

[Syn]

Like I said, 2011-12 was the last time he had a decent match and that was coming back after a couple of crap seasons. He's been shit ever since, so why is he still being capped for England? Engraving the shithead's name on the teamsheet is what has him approaching the record, no achievement there but his presence is a massive anchor for the rest of the team. Someday the FA will hire a manager with the balls to kick out the media darlings and bring in players who can do a job.

The alternative is Harry Kane and Charlie Austin. Rooney can't convert every chance but he know how to trap a ball. Rooney deserves his place unfortunately. Your first touch stays with you.