Wayne Rooney: England record scorer Sir Bobby Charlton is 'hero'

England captain Wayne Rooney says Sir Bobby Charlton is "a hero and a legend" as he nears his national scoring record.

The Manchester United forward is one short Charlton's 49 goals for England and has scored seven in his last eight internationals.

England are away to San Marino on 5 September before playing Switzerland at Wembley three days later.

You can watch Gary Lineker's interview with England manager Roy Hodgson on Football Focus at 12:10 BST on Saturday, 5 August live on BBC One and online.

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