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Neville tips Rooney for record

03 Sep 2009 - 07:58:12

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Gary Neville has backed team-mate Wayne Rooney to beat Sir Bobby Charlton's scoring record for Manchester United.

Rooney, 23, netted his 102nd goal for the Old Trafford club with a successful penalty in last weekend's victory over Arsenal.

That still leaves the England striker some way short of club legend Charlton's record haul of 249.

But with time still on his side, current United skipper Neville believes Rooney will one day pass the mark set by Charlton.

"There is a long time to go before he gets there but Wayne does have an opportunity to beat Bobby Charlton's scoring record," he said.

"He will have to play a lot more games and stay clear of injury because that record has stood for many years and will be very difficult to break.

"But a player of his ability should score goals.

"He plays centre-forward for Manchester United. That points you in the right direction."