Wayne Rooney's most memorable highs and lows for England

After 119 apps Wayne Rooney finally hangs up his England boots.
After 119 appearances for his country, Wayne Rooney finally hangs up his England boots

A final International bow out but not the one he wanted

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Wayne Rooney played his last major international tournament for England at the Euro 2016 - although he did play at the World Stage qualifiers afterwards, but it won't be one the former England captain would like to fondly remember and look back upon as he draws a line to his career.

England went into the Euros with plenty of promise but finished the group second behind near neighbours Wales , which earned them a relatively easy knockout draw as they faced Iceland. But it took a turn southward.

In a match where the Three Lions were supposed to cruise, they suffered their most humiliating defeat ever as Iceland knocked them out coming back from behind.

Rooney, who captained the side, opened the scoring with a penalty but their lead was short-lived as Iceland came back with two goals to win the game. It was not exactly a farewell the former captain would look like to look back on.

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