European Championship
Sep 8, 2015 7.45pm
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  • James Milner 28' yellowcard
  • Harry Kane 67' goal
  • Chris Smalling 71' yellowcard
  • Wayne Rooney 84' goal

Alan Shearer: 'Wayne Rooney cannot be dislodged in England setup'

Shearer: 'Wayne Rooney is here to stay'

Former England striker Alan Shearer has praised Wayne Rooney for consistently starring in the Three Lions' setup for over a decade.

The Manchester United striker broke Bobby Charlton's all-time England goalscoring record by firing home from the penalty spot in Tuesday's 2-0 win over Switzerland in Euro 2016 qualifying.

Shearer, joint sixth on the list, told BBC Sport: "It's a fantastic achievement to have stayed at the top for so many years.

"Rooney has been around for so many years and no-one has come in and taken the shirt off him and I can't see anyone doing that for the next few years."

Rooney made his Three Lions debut in 2003, aged 17.

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