Wayne Rooney will cherish his final England appearance but revealed it was perhaps a blessing in disguise he did not add to his record-breaking goals haul. The former England captain, record goalscorer and most capped outfield player brought the curtain down on a distinguished international career with a substitute appearance in the 3-0 friendly victory over the United States at Wembley.

However, his 120th cap - a send-off which doubled as a fundraiser for his charity - was unpopular in some quarters, with some seeing the appearance as an unnecessary novelty. Rooney went close to bagging a record-extending 54th England goal but was denied by Brad Guzan.