He has scored 53 goals in an England shirt and appeared for the Three Lions on more than 100 occasions but Everton’s Wayne Rooney insists his appearance at the 2002 UEFA European Under-17 Championship was the launchpad for his career.

Roy Hodgson’s men come away from Tallin with the required three points, but did so in the frustratingly laboured manner that England fans have become accustomed to when watching their national side

The Match of the Day presenter feels there is an abundance of young talent coming through that should look to compete in the Wembley showpiece.

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.

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.

England face Poland at Wembley tonight in must-win qualifier

Tweet what you like, says England’s Joe Hart

Zaha not selected for upcoming friendly fixtures

The midfielder expected to star against Montenegro

Ferdinand withdrew from England squad

The Three Lions have a chance to take a step closer to Brazil