10 greatest English footballers of all time

#7 Wayne Rooney

Wayne Rooney is the leading goalscorer for Manchester United and England

Now, some of you might go bonkers seeing this name on the list. Wayne Rooney has been constantly lambasted by fans and pundits for his inconsistency in the recent years. However, his numbers are too hard to ignore.

One of the most selfless players this generation has witnessed, Rooney has done stuff millions can just dream of.

For starters, he is the all-time top scorer of Manchester United with 253 goals to his name. He has etched his name in the history books as England's all-time top scorer with 53 goals. He is also the second highest English Premier League goalscorer of all time with 208 goals.

Wayne Rooney's unselfish attitude and will to play in any position according to the team requirements are his biggest assets as a footballer. Apart from being a prolific scorer in his early ages, the Englishman is also reputed for his excellent work-ethic on the pitch.

He might have waned in the later stages of his career, but Wayne Rooney has delivered oodles of performances to deserve a place on this list.