‘Rooney’s record is immense’

Wayne Rooney’s record-equalling haul of 249 goals for Manchester United is a “phenomenal achievement” given the scrutiny he faces every game, say the Sunday Supplement panel.

The United captain matched Sir Bobby Charlton’s club goal record in the 4-0 FA Cup win over Reading on Saturday.

The 31-year-old will look to break the record outright when United face Hull in the first leg of their EFL Cup semi-final against Hull on Tuesday, live on Sky Sports.

The Daily Mail’s chief sports writer Martin Samuel hailed Rooney’s feat before defending the England skipper’s decline in importance for club and country, insisting it’s a natural career trajectory for any professional footballer.

“It’s important for Rooney because he’s going to become the club’s all-time record goalscorer, which is a phenomenal achievement,” said Samuel.

“It’s one he already has with England. It’s an immense achievement and one that he got a lot quicker than Charlton – although he’s playing in a more forward position.

“He’s probably coming to the end of his time at United – it might not be this season or next, but he is no longer the focal point of the team in the way that he once was, but …

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