Hodgson - I dont know why I'm here; smint?

[Norbs]

I guess since the breakup of the Soviet Union as pointed out earlier that there are more smaller/newer nations in Europe.

This is a nice list of all England games for reference. http://www.myfootballfacts.com/Engla...1872-2009.html

I never knew the old Wembley was called the Empire Stadium

[Rich]

Nice little list!

[ChesterDave]

Started well but faltered in the second half. 6/10

http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/0/football/33024364

[Alex]

I guess since the breakup of the Soviet Union as pointed out earlier that there are more smaller/newer nations in Europe.

This is a nice list of all England games for reference. http://www.myfootballfacts.com/Engla...1872-2009.html

[Rich]

Definitely a load of new smaller nations though, and the Euro tournament has dramatically increased in size and scope over the years...

[Alex]

Looks like it was average 9 in Bobby Charltons day, and about 11 now (Non WC years)

[Alex]

I dont think there are more or less international matching today than 60 years ago?

[Rich]

Good achievement but in this day and age with the volume of international matches and the dross served up in qualifiers I wouldn't be surprised if another striker tops Rooney within 15 years, probably sooner.

Is he an all time England Great? Unfortunately I'd have to say yes, he'll retire with the most caps and goals.

[Buzzo]

It's definitely impressive that Rooney has scored 50 goals for England, however until he puts in a big performance at a tournament, and as his record shows, he will always be a flat track bully.

[fah-q]

Doesn't prove anything either way but I thought I'd play Norris McWhirter for a bit.

[fah-q]

Muller scored 68 goals in just 62 games.

[fah-q]

Fontane scored just under a third of Rooney's total goals, in just one tournament.

[red g]

5 – San Marino

4 – Croatia, Switzerland

3 – Kazakhstan

2 – Andorra, Belarus, Brazil, Bulgaria, Denmark, Estonia, Iceland, Montenegro, Poland, Scotland, Slovakia, Slovenia.

1 – Argentina, Ecuador, Holland, Liechenstein, Lithuania, Macedonia, Norway, Russia, Ukraine, Uruguay.

I would back Any English decent striker to have as good record against the ****e above,....3 goals scored against top 10 ranked teams. He should be applauded for his longevity but its more a sad reflection on Englands lack of quality upfront than a celebration of Englands greatest ever scorer

[Roboklopp]

Rooney is overrated; but this is an achievement & he's a very good player. Some way from world class, but very good.

[Irishnev]

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