Michael Owen has congratulated Wayne Rooney after the new England skipper bumped him to fifth on the list of all-time national team scorers.
The former Liverpool star netted 40 goals in his 89-game Three Lions career but now sees himself sitting oput of the top four on the scoring chart after Manchester United's Rooney converted from the penalty spot in Wednesday night's 1-0 friendly win over Norway.
Rooney's goal was his 41st in his 96th international appearance and his efforts were praised by former Red Devils teammate Owen on Twitter.
Congratulations to @WayneRooney on scoring his 41st goal for England today and demoting me to 5th on the all time list!
— michael owen (@themichaelowen) September 3, 2014
Rooney now sits outright fourth on England's all-time scoring chart behind leader Sir Bobby Charlton (49), Gary Lineker (48) and Jimmy Greaves (44).
