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Sir Bobby Charlton has backed England striker Wayne Rooney to break his-long standing goal scoring record – and claims ‘he doesn’t mind’ him taking it.

Salford Red Devils owner Marwan Koukash is considering scaling back his investment in the club following a disappointing Super League season.

Louis van Gaal will not axe Manchester United’s young players despite his massive summer spending, claims Gianfranco Zola.

Wayne Rooney shined in England’s opening Euro 2016 qualifier last night, leading his team to victory and earning the plaudits of his manager.

Relegation threatened Lancashire are second bottom of the division with only two fixtures remaining, while the teams surrounding them all hold a game in hand.

Manager Roy Hodgson will be hoping his players can replicate the growth they have shown with their clubs on the international stage so that, with time, patience breeds hope and better results at major tournaments.

The Swiss plans to make an ‘official declaration’ later in September to an executive committee.

Flitcroft was pleased with a goalless away draw against Wycombe on Saturday, a side who lie one place above them in the playoff positions in League Two.

Reports resurfaced over the weekend claiming United’s star signing, who they captured on deadline-day, is 30, not 28

Captain Wayne Rooney is not inspiring much optimism ahead of his first competitive match as skipper – claiming England will settle for a point in Switzerland tonight.

Three wins and three clean sheets on the bounce have led to Johnson and his men storming up the league table.