Arsenal star backs Man Utd striker to break goalscoring record

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Wayne Rooney is just two goals away from England record

ALEX OXLADE-CHAMBERLAIN believes Wayne Rooney could break an England record by Saturday.

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The Manchester United striker is just two goals away from becoming England's all-time leading scorer, with 48 already to his name.

And Oxlade-Chamberlain, 22, believes Rooney can break Bobby Charlton's goalscoring record on Saturday when they face San Marino.

But the Arsenal midfielder claims the Three Lions squad is more focussed on the double-header against San Marino and Switzerland.

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He said: "It's almost gone under the radar within the camp really, our main focus has been the team and the San Marino game and then the game on Tuesday (Switzerland).

"I wouldn't put it past him to break it on Saturday.

"Whenever he makes that achievement he has been an amazing player for England for so many years."

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