Manchester United ace Wayne Rooney admits ambitions to be England's greatest goal scorer.

In his 50 international appearances he has scored 21 goals and has his sights on Sir Bobby Charlton's record mark of 49.

"It's a team game and I love playing for the team," he says. "I've done that for many years. But as a forward player you need to be selfish if you're going to score the goals you want. Maybe I do need to be more selfish if I'm going to be playing in the role I want to be playing.

"I'd love to be the leading England goalscorer. I'm still a long way away, but it's something I've got in my mind and I'd feel privileged to do it.

"I think I've improved as an England player. I did quite well in my first few games for England but in the last year the experience I've had with United, playing in the Champions League, has started to show. Hopefully I can continue that form.

"I'm scoring goals now because I'm enjoying playing for England a lot more. It's been a bit frustrating in previous years but, at this moment, I'm enjoying it more than ever.

"In the past I don't think we were as good as we all thought. There were expectations and we didn't deliver. That was the frustrating bit.

"It's more satisfying now because of how we're playing, and the fact we're winning. You always enjoy that. In the past we've gone into tournaments saying we've got to win this or that and didn't get close. We're aware of that. We know what work we need to do. If we can prepare right and work hard, hopefully we'll do well."