Wayne Rooney, the most capped outfield player in England.

Q.  Who became England’s most capped outfield player in football?
- Published on 06 Sep 16

a. David Beckham
b. Wayne Rooney
c. Peter Shilton
d. None of the above

ANSWER: Wayne Rooney
 
Wayne Rooney, the most capped outfield player in England.Wayne Rooney became England’s most capped outfield player when he was awarded his 116th cap by new manager Sam Allardyce in the 2018 World Cup qualifier to Slovakia
Team captain Rooney surpassed David Beckham who was capped 115 times by his country.
  • Goalkeeper Peter Shilton capped 125 times holds the overall record
  • Rooney is also England’s record goal scorer with 53 goals breaking Bobby Charlton’s record of 49 in September 2015
  • Manchester United Skipper was selected in number 10 role behind Harry Kane as England began operations with Allardyce as manager.

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