Rooney named England Player of the Year

The 30-year-old took his England tally to
51 goals, breaking Bobby Charlton’s
longstanding record of 49, and top-scored
with seven goals as Roy Hodgson’s side
qualified for Euro 2016 with a perfect
record of 10 wins.
Rooney, England’s captain, received 37
percent of the votes in a poll of England
Supporters Club members. He previously
won the award in 2008, 2009 and 2014.
Stoke City goalkeeper Jack Butland, who
has produced some impressive
performances this season, was elected the
Under-21s Player of the Year.
Rooney and Butland, 22, will be presented
with their awards prior to England’s
friendly against Germany in Berlin on
March 26.