Top Ten England Scorers Ever: Manchester United Captain Wayne Rooney Needs Just Eight Goals To Surpass Club Legend

The top ten England goalscorers of all-time.

After Wayne Rooney scored a penalty for England in their comfortable 5-0 Euro 2016 qualifying clash with San Marino yesterday, he is now just eight goals away from becoming the all-time leading Three Lions goalscorer.

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Here is the rest of the top 10, however, with plenty of illustrious names:

=9) Frank Lampard (29 Goals)

Former Chelsea and current Manchester City midfielder Frank Lampard is joint ninth in the standings, having bagged 29 England goals during his 106 caps.

=9) Vivian Woodward (29 Goals)

A legendary figure for both Tottenham Hotspur and Chelsea during the early period of the 20th century, striker Vivian Woodward scored 29 goals for England, but in just 23 appearances.

=6) Tim Finney (30 Goals)

Iconic Preston North End winger Tim Finney, who passed away recently, made 76 appearances for the Three Lions, bagging himself 30 goals in the process.

=6) Alan Shearer (30 Goals)

One of the finest goalscorers of the Premier League era, Alan Shearer scored 30 England goals in 63 caps during an illustrious career that also took him to Southampton, Blackburn Rovers and Newcastle United.

=6) Nat Lofthouse (30 Goals)

A legendary figure for Bolton Wanderers, forward Nat Lofthouse also bagged 30 England goals in just 33 appearances for his country.

5) Michael Owen (40 Goals)

When he first broke onto the scene as a youngster at Liverpool, Michael Owen looked like the future of English football, with the 40 goals that he scored much lower than had initially looked possible.

4) Wayne Rooney (42 Goals)

Current England captain Wayne Rooney is currently in fourth place with 42 goals, but the Manchester United star will be keen to move to the top of this list in the near future.

3) Jimmy Greaves (44 Goals)

One of the finest strikers that England have ever had, Tottenham Hotspur legend Jimmy Greaves scored 44 goals in just 57 caps.

2) Gary Lineker (48 Goals)

Gary Lineker played for a number of illustrious clubs, including Leicester City, Tottenham Hotspur and Barcelona, during his long career, whilst also bagging 48 goals in 80 appearances for England.

1) Sir Bobby Charlton (49 Goals)

A World Cup winner and one of the most legendary players in English history, Sir Bobby Charlton scored 49 goals in 106 caps, a record that is likely to be overtaken soon.