TWO GOOD ... Rooney grabs his second against San Marino
MICHAEL CARRICK insists Wayne Rooney can become the greatest goalscorer in English football history.
Rooney has netted 31 times for the Three Lions — 18 strikes short of current record holder Bobby Charlton.
The Manchester United star smashed two against San Marino to pass Alan Shearer, Nat Lofthouse and Tom Finney in the all-time list.
And aged just 26, Rooney has plenty of time on his side.
Carrick said: “I suppose it is easy for me to stand here and say that he can break the record.
“It is not easy to score all those goals. We will have to wait and see, but he has got every chance.”
Rooney, who has been capped 71 times, skippered the side against San Marino.
LEGEND ... Bobby Charlton in action
And Carrick added: “As captain, he was much the same as normal. He didn’t do anything different to what he normally does.
“You wouldn’t expect him to change, that is what he does best.
“It’s the same as Steven Gerrard in that they play by setting an example on the pitch and that is what he did.”
Carrick is excited to be back in the Three Lions set-up — and not just because of Rooney.
Danny Welbeck played up top with his United pal on Friday night.
And Carrick added: “I am probably a bit biased because of the United connection but ever since I have seen Danny I have been a huge fan and I expected big things of him.
“He has had a terrific couple of years now. People were looking at him when we signed Van Persie saying ‘where is his position, where is he going to fit in?’
“But he showed he is still a major part of it. We have got so much strength, but he has been terrific and he was terrific again on Friday against San Marino.
“If he keeps performing like that he is only going to get better.”
