Wayne Rooney is set to come out of international retirement for a farewell appearance on 15 November when England host the United States in a friendly at Wembley Stadium.
It will be the England all-time leading goalscorer’s 120th cap for his country, taking him to just five short of Peter Shilton’s record.
Part of the proceeds from the friendly will go towards the Wayne Rooney Foundation which aids children suffering from health and abuse issues and facing educational challenges.
Wayne Rooney’s career in pictures
1/18 Breakthrough goal – 2002
2/18 Switch to United – 2004
3/18 On the international stage – 2004
4/18 The stunning goals continue – 2005
5/18 The red mist descends – 2006
6/18 First of many titles – 2007
7/18 European glory – 2008
8/18 Controversy returns – 2010
9/18 World Cup woe – 2012
10/18 Contract talks – 2012
11/18 Success continues – 2013
12/18 Record breaker – 2015
13/18 Switch to midfield – 2016
14/18 Mourinho era begins – 2017
15/18 Record breaker, again – 2017
16/18 European triumph – 2017
17/18 Return to Goodison – 2017
18/18 Retirement from international football – 2017
1/18 Breakthrough goal – 2002
2/18 Switch to United – 2004
3/18 On the international stage – 2004
4/18 The stunning goals continue – 2005
5/18 The red mist descends – 2006
6/18 First of many titles – 2007
7/18 European glory – 2008
8/18 Controversy returns – 2010
9/18 World Cup woe – 2012
10/18 Contract talks – 2012
11/18 Success continues – 2013
12/18 Record breaker – 2015
13/18 Switch to midfield – 2016
14/18 Mourinho era begins – 2017
15/18 Record breaker, again – 2017
16/18 European triumph – 2017
17/18 Return to Goodison – 2017
18/18 Retirement from international football – 2017
Rooney has sparked into a second-coming since leaving boyhood club Everton to join DC United in the MLS. Upon his arrival, the side were bottom of the league but the 33-year-old’s contribution of twelve goals and seven assists in 21 games pushed them into an unlikely play-off position.
However, DC United were knocked out in the first round of the post-season competition on penalties by Columbus Crew as Rooney missing a decisive spot-kick.
The friendly will take place three days before Gareth Southgate’s side face Croatia in the final match of the Uefa Nations League on 18 November, which Rooney will not be considered for.
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