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Jose Mourinho: What I think of Wayne Rooney breaking Man Utd scoring record at Stoke
JOSE MOURINHO insists Wayne Rooney is now a legend of Manchester United after the striker became the club’s all-time leading goalscorer.
Jose Mourinho heaped praise on Wayne Rooney after he became Manchester United's leading scorer
Rooney struck to salvage a 1-1 draw for United against Stoke with a stunning injury-time free-kick.
The goal was Rooney's 250th for United and moves him past Sir Bobby Charlton at the top of the list.
Manchester United star Wayne Rooney celebrates with Ander Herrera
Now Wayne becomes a legend of Manchester United
And Mourinho was quick to praise the England captain’s record.
"The record is the record,” Mourinho said.
“It is the record of the biggest club in England and one of the biggest in the world.
“Before him the record belonged to a legend of English football.
“Now Wayne becomes a legend of Manchester United."