Wayne Rooney's Top 10 All-time Goals for Manchester United and England

Wayne Rooney: Top 10 All-time goals for Manchester United and England

By Roy Emanuel | Jan 27, 2017

LIVERPOOL, ENGLAND - JANUARY 17: Wayne Rooney of Manchester United celebrates after scoring the winning goal during the Barclays Premier League match between Liverpool and Manchester United at Anfield on January 17, 2016 in Liverpool, England. (Photo by Alex Livesey/Getty Images) /

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MANCHESTER, ENGLAND – APRIL 9: Wayne Rooney of Manchester United scores the first goal during the Barclays Premiership match between Manchester United and Arsenal at Old Trafford on April 9, 2006 in Manchester, England. (Photo by John Peters/Manchester United via Getty Images) /

Arsenal – April 2006

Wayne Rooney’s strengths have often focused on strength, pace and a drive towards success. His grit and determination have been at the heart of many of his 250 goals for Manchester United.

But like previous ones on this countdown, his control of the ball and scoring instincts can be delightful. An excellent example came in 2-0 victory against Arsenal in 2006.

The two clubs had incredible battles during this period, with both squads intensely aiming for victory each time they met.

Taking a long cross from the left wing, Rooney’s first touch leading to the goal is of the highest quality. The looping and curving pass would not be an easy task for any footballer, but Rooney’s skill certainly shines here.

Sharp awareness and positioning are quickly followed by his strong finishing ability, bringing an end to an exciting sequence for the squad.

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