Wayne Rooney broke Sir Bobby Charlton’s all-time goal-scoring record for Manchester United on Saturday with his 250th for the club in a 1-1 draw at Stoke City. The striker produced a superb free kick four minutes into stoppage time to save United from defeat and extend their unbeaten run to 13 games. Postmatch Rooney tweeted:
“Huge honour to become leading goalscorer for [Manchester United]. Thanks to [Sir Bobby] for his kind words after the game.”
Sir Bobby himself added:
“I’d be lying to say I’m not disappointed to lose the record. However, I can honestly say I’m delighted for Wayne.”
Rooney, 31, had to wait two weeks to break the record after levelling it with his 249th goal in the FA Cup third-round game against Reading. His late strike at the bet365 Stadium on Saturday moved him ahead of England and United legend Charlton.
Charlton’s goals came from 758 appearances between 1956 and 1973. Rooney’s have come from 546 appearances after he joined the club from Everton in 2004.