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

Returns from Suspension to score and help England qualify from Group Stages in Euro 2012

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Rooney was suspended for three matches for violent conduct while playing for Manchester United and it was the national side that would suffering given their matches in the Euro 2012 fast and coming.

The initial three-match ban meant that Wayne would be missing the entire group stages. Rooney soon appealed to UEFA ,personally apologizing with a letter and after support from national manager Fabio Capello and the English FA, the ban was reduced to two matches.

This meant Rooney would be back to help his nation who were struggling in their final game against Ukraine. Rooney made the anticipated impact as he scored the winner 48 minutes from time as he propelled England to the top of the group stage with a match winning header.

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Edited by Anuradha Santhanam
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