Manchester: Wayne Rooney scored his 200th Premier League goal in Everton’s 1-1 draw at Manchester City Monday and gave another display which showed his career is far from over.
Although he did not end as the match-winning hero, Rooney was able to savour the moment he became just the second player to reach 200 Premier League goals, after former Newcastle and England striker Alan Shearer, who ended his career with 260 goals.
Shearer welcomed Rooney to the exclusive club by tweeting: “It’s been lonely in this @premierleague 200 club. Welcome and congratulations @WayneRooney.”
“It was nice. To do it today (Monday) in such an important game for us, it was a sweet moment and I am sure the red half of Manchester will have enjoyed it as well,” said Rooney who scored 183 of his goals for Red Devils.
The 31-year-old, who scored on his home debut against Stoke City last week, gave another display of clever passing and positioning as well as his trademark finishing.
“It is not bad for someone who is not fit anymore and can’t get about the pitch! I have always put a shift in for the team and tonight is no different,” he said.
“The manager has made it clear he wants to play me in the attacking positions. I have done that throughout my career. I didn’t play as much last year and if you don’t play you don’t get that match fitness,” he said.
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