Wayne Rooney fears he could lose England place to youngsters

England captain Wayne Rooney has admitted that he fears the young attacking talent surrounding him could snatch his spot in the national side.

The 29-year-old Manchester United forward became the Three Lions' all-time record goalscorer on Tuesday when he scored his 50th goal.

The striker surpassed Sir Bobby Charlton's record of 49 goals in England's 2-0 victory over Switzerland at Wembley.

Despite reaching the feat and being team captain, Rooney is wary that Harry Kane, Raheem Sterling, Daniel Sturridge, Theo Walcott and Danny Welbeck could take his place.

"I understand there are a lot of young lads in this team and I don't want to give my place up," the Daily Star quotes Rooney as saying. "I come and work harder every time and I want to make it hard for the manager to leave me out over the next couple of years."

When asked if he feared for his place, Rooney said: "I think you have to. I train every day as if my place is on the line and I have always done that throughout my career."

Rooney delivered a speech in the Wembley dressing room after scoring his 50th goal.