Manchester United

Wayne Rooney out to surpass Bobby Charlton's goal record

By Danielle Joynson, Staff Reporter | 29 November 2011

Wayne Rooney says that it will be an "incredible achievement" if he can surpass Sir Bobby Charlton's 249 goal record at Manchester United.

Manchester United striker Wayne Rooney has set his sights on breaking the Red Devils' all-time goalscoring record of 249, set by Sir Bobby Charlton.

While the former Everton frontman is eager to reach the target, the 26-year-old understands that obstacles may get in the way.

"It would be fantastic if ever I could reach such a record and become the all-time top scorer for Manchester United," The Sun quotes Rooney as saying. "I would be absolutely thrilled to do it. I look at it and I certainly feel I'm capable of doing it over the next five or six years.

"If I do, then it would be an incredible achievement for me personally. But while it is an ambition of mine I know that in this game you can't take anything for granted - you can never be sure of anything in football.

"Injuries can happen, all sorts of things can happen but yes, if I stay fit and in form then I have a real chance."

The England international has a goal tally of 158 from 337 appearances for the Premier League champions.