Man United teammates lead the congratulations for record-setting Rooney

Wayne Rooney eclipsed Sir Bobby Charlton as England's record goalscorer with a penalty against Switzerland.

Rooney's 50th international goal ensured that England will finish top of Group E as they maintained their 100% run in the current qualifying campaign. Many of the Manchester United man's teammates took to Twitter to congratulate their captain on his landmark goal. https://twitter.com/youngy18/status/641347818653769728 https://twitter.com/PhilJones4/status/641349782200414208 https://twitter.com/carras16/status/641351350404583424 https://twitter.com/ChrisSmalling/status/641544576273149952 https://twitter.com/BSchweinsteiger/status/641371877622054913 But it wasn't just his current teammates, as some former United players added in their best wishes too. https://twitter.com/vancole9/status/641347186354094081 https://twitter.com/rioferdy5/status/641347592706625536 https://twitter.com/QuintonFortune/status/641376594079125505 Meanwhile, even some of Rooney's Premier League opponents past and present took time to recognise his achievement. https://twitter.com/JackWilshere/status/641518378583257089 https://twitter.com/JHenderson/status/641507326126608384 https://twitter.com/alanshearer/status/641347128103579648