A magnificent international career - Lineker and Owen lead Rooney tributes

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After Wayne Rooney confirmed his retirement from international football with immediate effect, Gary Lineker led the tributes.

Former England strikers Gary Lineker and Michael Owen led the tributes after Wayne Rooney confirmed his retirement from international football.

Rooney had been given the chance to return to Gareth Southgate's squad for the first time since November 2016, but instead opted to walk away ahead of next year's World Cup in Russia.

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