Wayne Rooney's controversial career with the Three Lions saw its end today, as the player refused to join the team in next month's World Cup Qualifiers.
Rooney leaves quite a few records that will make him hard to forget with the English squad, despite not being able to reach a semi-final clash with them since his debut in the 2002 World Cup.
"Rooney with England. *Euro 2008: Didn't Qualify. WC 2014: Group Stage He deserved more, some time"
Rooney con ENG
— MisterChip (Alexis) (@2010MisterChip) August 23, 2017
EC2004: 1/4
WC2006: 1/4
EC2008: no fue
WC2010: 1/8
EC2012: 1/4
WC2014: fase grupos
EC2016: 1/8
Mereció más. Alguna vez. pic.twitter.com/wgvbUnDvKQ
Here's what Rooney leaves behind as an English international.
Following @WayneRooney's announcement of his international retirement, here's a summary of his England career pic.twitter.com/vy2rkCp2H6
— Sky Sports Statto (@SkySportsStatto) August 23, 2017
Unfortunately for Rooney, his performance in WC matches wasn't as scintillating.
1 - Wayne Rooney scored just one goal in 11 appearances at World Cup finals for England, despite attempting 21 shots overall. Unfortunate. pic.twitter.com/ndnKZkCiv5
— OptaJoe (@OptaJoe) August 23, 2017
Some of his former team-mates with the Three Lions bid farewell to his illustrious career.
A fantastic @England player who always gave his all. @WayneRooney helped me loads when I got into the squad. An @England legend. #Rooney pic.twitter.com/AR30GIq9lw
— Chris Smalling (@ChrisSmalling) August 23, 2017
@WayneRooney - an amazing player and goalscorer for @England. A three lions legend. pic.twitter.com/qrYlYbyTCu
— Harry Kane (@HKane) August 23, 2017
England's highest ever goalscorer calls it a day. Congratulations to @WayneRooney on a magnificent international career. A player's player.
— Gary Lineker (@GaryLineker) August 23, 2017
So many buffoons denouncing @WayneRooney's international career. You have no idea how good he is or how hard it is. Stick to playing FIFA.
— Gary Lineker (@GaryLineker) August 23, 2017
Former England manager Sven Goran Eriksson hopes Wayne Rooney will change his mind about retiring.https://t.co/fr20HlSgdX pic.twitter.com/pqYAFGSRpR
— BBC Sport (@BBCSport) August 23, 2017
What a career Wayne Rooney a fantastic servant for England. Only one dive that annoyed me against Man Utd 49th game
— Sol Campbell (@SolManOfficial) August 23, 2017
Brilliant timing. Always great to go out on top. Well done @WayneRooney an International career to be proud of.
— michael owen (@themichaelowen) August 23, 2017
His former club also paid tribute to his international career.
Well done on a record-breaking @England career, @WayneRooney! https://t.co/H07zmCIdJm
— Manchester United (@ManUtd) August 23, 2017
The Toffees' Twitter feed also had something to say to their top scorer this season.
Congratulations on an incredible @England career! https://t.co/hpBwoPwvre pic.twitter.com/7FuSSEOnWT
— Everton (@Everton) August 23, 2017
