: Rooney opened the scoring in Serravalle on Sunday from the penalty spot in the 13th minute, leaving him with an identical international record to 1966 World Cup-winner Charlton of 106 caps and 49 goals, according to Australian Broadcasting Corporation. England added to that goal before the interval via a Cristian Brolli own goal, and Ross Barkley first goal for his country, along with late efforts from substitutes Theo Walcott, who scored twice, and Harry Kane completed a routine win. "It a proud moment to equal Sir Bobby Charlton record," Rooney told ITV. "My aim is to push on and try and help the team win on Tuesday and break the record." England have won all seven games in qualifying Group E and need only draw with the Swiss at Wembley to be sure of finishing in top spot. Map: England Wayne Rooney has equalled Bobby Charlton England goalscoring record as Roy Hodgson side beat San Marino 6-0 to become the first nation to secure qualification for Euro 2016. However, Switzerland make the trip buoyed by their remarkable performance in beating Slovenia 3-2 in Basel. But the hosts were given hope when Borussia Moenchengladbach striker Josip Drmic came off the bench to pull a goal back in the 80th minute. Slovenia looked set to claim a crucial win thanks to goals either side of half-time from Milivoje Novakovic and captain Bostjan Cesar.
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