Rooney gunning for Man United record

Posted Wednesday, November 30, 2011 by ESPN

Manchester United striker Wayne Rooney has set himself the target of surpassing the club's all-time goalscoring record.

United legend Sir Bobby Charlton currently holds the accolade having netted 249 goals during his lengthy spell at Old Trafford.

England international Rooney has so far hit 158 goals in 337 games for the Red Devils, with 12 of those coming over 16 matches this season.

And he hopes he can one day better Charlton's achievement, telling The Sun: "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.

"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."