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Rooney was always going to break records - Moyes

Wayne Rooney was always destined to become Manchester United's all-time top goalscorer, according to Sunderland manager David Moyes.

Rooney moved level with Sir Bobby Charlton as United’s all-time leading scorer with his 249th goal for the club as they beat Reading 4-0 in the FA Cup third round on Saturday.

The record had stood since 1973 but Rooney now seems certain to beat it.

Moyes, who gave Rooney his Premier League debut in 2002 when he managed the striker at Everton, added: “He's had a great career. At the end, and it comes to an end at some time in football, and sometimes you drop off a little bit, but I think Wayne was always going to break records in my eyes as he did do with England ones as well.â€

This clip is taken from 5 live Sport on Saturday, 7 January.

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