Wayne Rooney can break Bobby Charlton's 45-year-old record and become the first player to score 50 goals for England when Roy Hodgson's men take on San Marino and Switzerland in two upcoming Euro 2016 qualifiers in next week.

Charlton's mark of 49 goals from his 106 internationals has stood since May 1970 but Rooney, who has 48 in 105 matches, has the perfect opportunity to set the new record when England plays tiny San Marino in Serravalle in Group E on Saturday.

If he should fail, the England captain, who has scored in England's last five qualifiers and has nine goals in his last 12 international games, will get a second chance when England faces Switzerland at Wembley next Tuesday.