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'MY GOALS RECORD IS UNBEATABLE'

Everton star Wayne Rooney says only Lionel Messi or Cristiano Ronaldo could break his Manchester United goals record

The England international believes the Red Devils would have to buy Messi or Ronaldo for his record to be broken

WAYNE ROONEY reckons only Cristiano Ronaldo or Lionel Messi could beat his Manchester United goalscoring record.

Rooney, who left the Red Devils to join boyhood club Everton this summer, scored 253 goals during his 13 season stay at Old Trafford - and he his confident that his record will remain in tact.

 Wayne Rooney eclipsed Sir Bobby Charlton's United record in January this year
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Wayne Rooney eclipsed Sir Bobby Charlton's United record in January this yearCredit: Getty - Contributor
 Wayne Rooney left Manchester United this summer after 13 years at the club
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Wayne Rooney left Manchester United this summer after 13 years at the clubCredit: PA:Press Association

The 31-year-old, who amassed 16 major honours during his time with United, believes the fact modern players don't tend to stay at clubs for the long term means that his record will not come under threat.

He said: "You never know, if they get someone like Messi or Ronaldo the record might get broken!

"But I think that in football now, players don't really tend to stay at clubs for that long.

"The only way I can see it being broken is if someone stays for the same period of time that I did.

"It is fantastic to have left that mark behind. It is a great legacy to have left. I left United with great memories. It was a successful time for the club and it was great for me.

"I loved it there. I loved working with the players but it was the right time for me to move on and I feel I have certainly made the right decision in coming here."

 Wayne Rooney should see more first-team action at Goodison Park this coming season
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Wayne Rooney should see more first-team action at Goodison Park this coming seasonCredit: Rex Features

The England striker scored his record goal against Stoke City in January - breaking Sir Bobby Charlton's mark which stood for 44 years.

He added: "To score that goal against Stoke for United last season was a highlight for me ­because of what it meant. It was a huge moment for me.

"Winning the trophies was great, but it was tough at times because I didn’t feel like I was part of winning the League Cup and Europa League.

"But it was a special moment to beat Sir Bobby. It was a proud moment."


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