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Twitter reacts to Wayne Rooney’s England retirement

England Training Session - UEFA Euro 2016

CHANTILLY, FRANCE - JUNE 23: Wayne Rooney of England speaks to the media during a UEFA Euro 2016 press conference at Les Fontaines on June 23, 2016 in Chantilly, France. (Photo by Dan Mullan/Getty Images)

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Wayne Rooney has retired from international duty and tributes have been pouring in for England’s all-time leading goalscorer.

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Rooney, 31, made the announcement on Wednesday and he ends his England career with 53 goals in 119 games, having appeared in six major tournaments for the Three Lions.

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Below is a look at some of the best reaction from players, clubs, pundits and celebrities to Rooney’s decision to call it quits.


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