In most countries the leading international goal scorer and the player who has won most caps would be revered. Both would be held in the highest esteem, national legends admired by all.
If one player held the two most prestigious honors available at international level and broke the scoring record of the country's most popular club he could probably run for president.
So why isn't Wayne Rooney looked upon in the manner of other countries' record holders such as Pele, Cafu, Gigi Buffon, Cristiano Ronaldo, Lothar Matthaus and Miroslav Klose?