Wayne Rooney ‘humbled’ to return to England squad for USA friendly at Wembley
Written by News on 04/11/2018
Wayne Rooney says he is “humbled and excited” at being recalled to the England squad, two years after his last appearance for the national side.
The 33-year-old striker will be named in Gareth Southgate’s squad for a charity fundraising friendly against the USA at Wembley on 15 November.
Rooney said on Twitter: “I am truly humbled and hugely excited to play for England at Wembley again. Winning my 120th – and final – cap will be a special moment for me.”
The former Manchester United and Everton player, England’s record goalscorer with 53 goals in 14 years with the Three Lions, moved to America in the summer when he joined Washington club DC United.
The game against the USA, his 120th senior appearance in an England shirt, will be a one-off farewell performance.
It will also raise money for the Wayne Rooney Foundation, which aims to improve the lives of disadvantaged children.
It is understood he will start the match on the bench before coming on as a substitute in the closing stages so supporters can show their appreciation for his years of service to the national side.
Rooney, the former Manchester United and Everton forward, announced his retirement from international football in August 2017.
His last international appearance was as captain in a 3-0 win over Scotland at Wembley in a 2018 World Cup qualifier in November 2016.
He is the second-highest capped player for the country behind former goalkeeper Peter Shilton who won 125 caps.
Rooney captained the international side 23 times.
He has scored 12 times for DC United since he joined the MLS side from Everton last summer, taking them from the bottom of the league to the play-offs.
The team went out on penalties to Columbus Crew.
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