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Wayne Rooney is expected to come out of international retirement for the friendly match between England and the United States later this month to mark his contribution to the national team.
The Football Association has announced that Rooney – the record scorer of England and Manchester United – would be part of Gareth Southgate's squad for the Nov. 15 match.
The 33-year-old, who currently plays in Major League Soccer with DC United, has not played for England for nearly two years, but the match at Wembley a week ago Thursday should be his 120th and last appearance senior under an English shirt. .
The match against the United States will officially call the Wayne Rooney International Foundation and give England fans the opportunity to propel the top scorer in the country's history.
Rooney said, "I am really humbled and extremely excited to be playing for England again at Wembley.I would like to thank Gareth Southgate and The FA for inviting me to come back and again. help support my foundation in the process. "
Rooney, former striker of United and Everton, who scored 53 goals for the Three Lions, announced his retirement from international football in August 2017.
He has scored 12 times for DC United since joining the MLS team from Everton last summer, moving them from the bottom of the MLS to the play-offs.
Rooney made his England debut at the age of 17 against Australia in 2003 before scoring his first international goal against Macedonia in September of the same year.
He then played in the English playoffs until the quarterfinals of Euro 2004 – one of six major international tournaments in which he would play – and was captain of the Three Lions 22 times. But he scored only once in three World Cups.
Rooney 's last international appearance for England took place during the 3-0 win of his World Cup Qualification against Scotland at Wembley on November 11, 2016.
Wayne Rooney: ups and downs of England
1/10 The ups and downs of Wayne Rooney
When Acting Captain Gareth Southgate replaced the English captain, the Press Association recalls some of the most memorable moments of the attacker …
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2/10 High: the youngest striker in England
Despite the increase in the number of young talents entering the English team earlier than their predecessors, Rooney still holds the record for the youngest score. In September 2003, he scored a half-volley historic goal in a 2-1 win in Macedonia, at the age of 17 and 317 days.
3/10 High: international emergence
The best Rooney tournament under an English jersey was the Euro 2004 in Portugal, when the young Tyro scored four times while the Three Lions qualified for the quarter-finals and that he was named in the tournament team.
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4/10 Low: red card of the World Cup
Rooney participated in the 2006 tournament in Germany under a kind of cloud that broke a metatarsal only six weeks ago, which raised doubts about his fitness. The Rooney World Cup ended in disgrace while he was expelled from Portugal in the quarter-finals after hitting his opponent Ricardo Carvalho.
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5/10 Low: fan blast
Another World Cup, this time in South Africa in 2010, ended in disappointment. Rooney's relationship with the fans got stung when, after a frustrating draw with Algeria, he said sarcastically: "It's good to see your fans booing you" in the goal from a TV camera on the ground.
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6/10 Top: Harbor master's office
After the international retirement of Steven Gerrard after the 2014 World Cup, his coach Roy Hodgson then turned to Rooney to replace him. Rooney said it was "beyond his wildest dreams".
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7/10 High: record scorer from England
Sir Bobby Charlton's record of 49 records had lasted 45 years, and after Gary Lineker and Michael Owen proved to be unsuccessful, Rooney finally outperformed. Suitably for the striker – who was criticized for not scoring a goal in key matches – it was a qualifying match for Euro 2016 against Switzerland. in September 2015, although coming from the penalty spot.
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8/10 Low: Wembley woe
Rooney was ridiculed by frustrated fans after the Manchester United star put in a disappointing performance with a stray shot in the final stages of the Wembley Malta 2-0 World Cup qualifier against Malta.
AFP / Getty Images
9/10 Down: dropped
Gareth Southgate has decided to drop Rooney for the 2018 World Cup qualifier against Slovenia.
AFP / Getty Images
10/10 Bottom: excuses
Rooney apologized "unreservedly" to Southgate and FA after posting photos showing the English captain in bad shape after a 3-0 win over Scotland.
Rex Features
1/10 The ups and downs of Wayne Rooney
When Acting Captain Gareth Southgate replaced the English captain, the Press Association recalls some of the most memorable moments of the attacker …
AFP / Getty Images
2/10 High: the youngest striker in England
Despite the increase in the number of young talents entering the English team earlier than their predecessors, Rooney still holds the record for the youngest score. In September 2003, he scored a half-volley historic goal in a 2-1 win in Macedonia, at the age of 17 and 317 days.
3/10 High: international emergence
The best Rooney tournament under an English jersey was the Euro 2004 in Portugal, when the young Tyro scored four times while the Three Lions qualified for the quarter-finals and that he was named in the tournament team.
Getty Images
4/10 Low: red card of the World Cup
Rooney participated in the 2006 tournament in Germany under a kind of cloud that broke a metatarsal only six weeks ago, which raised doubts about his fitness. The Rooney World Cup ended in disgrace while he was expelled from Portugal in the quarter-finals after hitting his opponent Ricardo Carvalho.
AFP / Getty Images
5/10 Low: fan blast
Another World Cup, this time in South Africa in 2010, ended in disappointment. Rooney's relationship with the fans got stung when, after a frustrating draw with Algeria, he said sarcastically: "It's good to see your fans booing you" in the goal from a TV camera on the ground.
Getty Images
6/10 Top: Harbor master's office
After the international retirement of Steven Gerrard after the 2014 World Cup, his coach Roy Hodgson then turned to Rooney to replace him. Rooney said it was "beyond his wildest dreams".
Getty Images
7/10 High: record scorer from England
Sir Bobby Charlton's record of 49 records had lasted 45 years, and after Gary Lineker and Michael Owen proved to be unsuccessful, Rooney finally outperformed. Suitably for the striker – who was criticized for not scoring a goal in key matches – it was a qualifying match for Euro 2016 against Switzerland. in September 2015, although coming from the penalty spot.
AFP / Getty Images
8/10 Low: Wembley woe
Rooney was ridiculed by frustrated fans after the Manchester United star made a disappointing performance with a misplaced shot in the final stages of the Wembley World Cup 2-0 qualifier against Malta.
AFP / Getty Images
9/10 Down: dropped
Gareth Southgate has decided to drop Rooney for the 2018 World Cup qualifier against Slovenia.
AFP / Getty Images
10/10 Bottom: excuses
Rooney apologized "unreservedly" to Southgate and FA after posting photos showing the English captain in bad shape after a 3-0 win over Scotland.
Rex Features
Rooney should follow in the footsteps of Lukas Podolski, whose international career was celebrated by Germany when he came out of retirement for one last game.
Former Arsenal striker and Bayern Munich scored and led Germany in its 1-0 win against England in March 2017.
Rooney said during his retirement in August 2017: "I will always remain a passionate fan of England.
"One of my rare regrets is not having been part of a successful tournament in England.
"Hope the exciting players that Gareth is hiring can advance this ambition and hope everyone will join the team."
England reached the semifinals of the World Cup in Russia last summer, equaling the best performance of a World Cup played on foreign soil.
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