Man Utd legend Charlton backing Rooney to break his scoring record

04.09.11 | tribalfootball.com

Manchester United legend Sir Bobby Charlton has no doubtsWayne Rooney will break his goal scoring record.

Rooney declared after his treble in the Reds 8-2 destruction of Arsenal that he wanted Charlton’s record. He has 98 to go before he overtakes the 60s legend.

“Wayne Rooney has the potential to be a great player at United for another decade so he can do it,” Sir Bobby told the Manchester Evening News.

“And nobody would be more pleased than me if he achieved it. He’s a good lad who listens. He’s very easy to talk to because he is very attentive.

“Sometimes I will say something to him and he always takes it in. He’s willing to take advice and act on it. Wayne’s a unique player who will try things that other players won’t try.”