Mourinho: Rooney has become a Manchester United legend

Mark Scott
Wayne Rooney: Scores 250th Manchester United goal

Wayne Rooney: Scores 250th Manchester United goal

Jose Mourinho has declared Wayne Rooney a “Manchester United legend” after he became the Red Devils’ all-time record goalscorer with 250 goals.

United’s lengthy unbeaten record looked to be coming to an at Stoke, but a stunning free-kick from Rooney in the 94th minute ensured that he will hog all the headlines after moving clear of Sir Bobby Charlton at the top of the goalscoring charts.

“It was a big game with two teams in the beginning trying to win,” Mourinho told Sky Sports.

“But after 25 minutes one team tried to win and the other tried to defend, which they did amazingly well.

“They showed great work-rate and did everything to try and stop us. We did everything well expect in front of our target.

“We missed unbelievable chances. We hit the post, the keeper saves, we miss chances and we have another draw.

“We have too many draws for the attacking play we produce. Opposition goalkeeper are always amazing against us.

“The record is the record. 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.”