May 30th 2024.
In a recent interview, Wayne Rooney made a statement that surprised his former teammate, Gary Neville. Rooney, who is known for his successful career as a striker for both England and Manchester United, revealed his opinion on who he believes is the greatest player in English football history. And to everyone's surprise, it's not himself.
Rooney, who holds the impressive record of 53 goals and 120 appearances for England, is undoubtedly one of the top players to have worn the Three Lions shirt. But when it comes to the greatest of all time, he believes that current England captain, Harry Kane, has surpassed even legends like Bobby Charlton and Bobby Moore, who were part of the 1966 World Cup-winning team.
Of course, there are other notable players in the conversation, such as David Beckham, Steven Gerrard, and Frank Lampard, who have all earned over 100 caps for England. However, despite their impressive achievements, they have not been able to win any silverware at the international level. And for Rooney, this is what sets Kane apart.
Kane, who is also Tottenham's all-time leading goalscorer and the second-highest goalscorer in Premier League history, became England's all-time record goalscorer in March 2023, breaking Rooney's previous record. He also captained the England team to the Euro 2020 final, where they unfortunately lost to Italy on penalties. And in 2018, he was the Golden Boot winner at the World Cup.
Rooney made this surprising statement to Neville during an interview, and the former defender couldn't hide his shock. But Rooney stood by his words, saying that Kane's consistency, professionalism, and leadership make him the greatest player England has ever produced. And Neville couldn't help but agree, acknowledging that it's a bold statement coming from Rooney himself.
With the Euros just around the corner, England manager Gareth Southgate is currently preparing his team for the tournament. And as they gear up for their first game against Serbia on June 16, the squad is already showing great team chemistry and a positive energy that Southgate believes is crucial to their success.
As the players arrived at St George's Park for their training camp, Southgate expressed his excitement about working with this group of talented individuals. He believes that their strong bond and support for each other will be crucial in creating a winning team. And with the added motivation of playing in front of their fans, Southgate is confident that they will give their all on the pitch.
But as with any team, there will be different roles for each player, even for those who are used to being first choice at their respective clubs. However, Southgate sees this as a challenge and an opportunity for the players to push each other and work together towards a common goal. And with the passion and love for the game that drives them, they are all looking forward to the excitement and challenges that await them at the Euros.
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