Wayne Rooney targets all-time England caps record
England captain Wayne Rooney admits it will be a special moment when his century of international caps finally comes along, as it did for former Three Lions team-mates David Beckham, Frank Lampard and Ashley Cole.
"I couldn't even imagine that when I made my first appearance for England. At that age you don't look beyond the next game," said Rooney, whose personal landmark could arrive in the home game with Slovenia on 15th November.
"You are lucky and it is a privilege to play for England in the games that I have clocked up, and it is there now, just two more games.
"I have always said that I don't want to stop playing for England after I get 100 caps, I want to get many more after that and try to do my best for the team.
"I love playing for England and I feel I have many more years playing for England.
"Unless told otherwise by the coaches I will always be available for selection."
Asked if he thought the all-time appearance record was attainable, Rooney replied: "I believe so.
"I think it is 16 or 17 games before the (2016) Euros start, so I obviously won't be too far away then and then I have at least another two years after that.
"I am happy if they all fit in - there is no reason to think about stop playing."