Manchester United forward Wayne Rooney has admitted that he is keen to become the club’s all-time top goalscorer, as he chases down Sir Bobby Charlton’s tally of 249 goals.

The England international has bagged 158 goals for the Red Devils since moving from Everton as a teenager, and continues to be Sir Alex Ferguson’s main man in attack.

With the record 92 strikes away, Rooney has stated that over the next five to six years it will motivate him from a personal perspective.

“It would be fantastic if ever I could reach such a record and become the all-time top scorer for Manchester United. I would be absolutely thrilled to do it,” he told The Sun.

“I look at it and I certainly feel I’m capable of doing it over the next five or six years. If I do, then it would be an incredible achievement for me personally.

“I would be so honoured and proud. Sir Bobby Charlton is an absolute legend, a true great and it would be amazing to overtake his record which has stood for so long.

“But while it is an ambition of mine I know that in this game you can’t take anything for granted – you can never be sure of anything in football.

“Injuries can happen, all sorts of things can happen but yes, if I stay fit and in form then I have a real chance,” he concluded.

By Gareth McKnight

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