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Wayne Rooney becomes England's leading goalscorer: Twitter reacts

Footballers past and present congratulate Wayne Rooney on social media after he becomes England's all-time leading goalscorer with 50 goals.

Wayne Rooney became England's all-time leading goalscorer after netting his 50th goal in Tuesday night's 2-0 victory over Switzerland at Wembley.

The Manchester United striker surpassed Sir Bobby Charlton's record of 49 goals by converting an 84th-minute penalty in the Three Lions' Euro 2016 qualifier.

After the milestone was reached, footballers past and present took to social media to congratulate the 29-year-old forward.

Below, Sports Mole has gathered some of those messages.

"Congratulations @waynerooney on succeeding where all others have failed by becoming England's highest ever scorer."
Former England striker Gary Lineker

"Sitting on top of that tree now Wazza.. The big 50 !! Never in doubt... Well done mate. It's the stuff of dreams."
England and Manchester United midfielder Michael Carrick

"Well done and congratulations to @WayneRooney for breaking Sir Bobby's record. #KeepItInTheFamily."
Ex-Manchester United goalkeeper Peter Schmeichel

"England's all time top scorer @waynerooney. Massive congratulations to him on history made. GREAT player who has put in all the hard work and commitment to get there too."
Former England midfielder Frank Lampard

"Congratulations @WayneRooney great achievement #50andcounting #England."
England and Tottenham Hotspur full-back Kyle Walker

"Unbelievable achievement. Congratulations @WayneRooney @england #50."
England and Manchester United defender Phil Jones

"Congratulations to @waynerooney. Incredible achievement. top player."
Former England captain Steven Gerrard

"That record is a great one to have. Congratulations @WayneRooney."
Burnley midfielder Joey Barton

"Congratulations Wazza, a record many have had a crack at breaking including me! Huge achievement."
Ex-England striker Michael Owen

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Wayne Rooney of England celebrates scoring their second goal from the penalty spot during the UEFA EURO 2016 Group E qualifying match between England and Switzerland at Wembley Stadium on September 8, 2015
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