Manchester United striker Wayne Rooney admits he's eyeing Sir Bobby Charlton's 249 goals record for the club.

So far 26-year-old Rooney has hit 158 goals in 337 games - a terrific strike rate of one goal every two games and he has the record in his sights.

The former Everton hitman already has a dozen goals for United this term in 16 games.

Rooney added: "It would be fantastic if ever I could reach such a record and become the all-time top scorer for Manchester United. I would be absolutely thrilled to do it.

"I look at it and I certainly feel I'm capable of doing it over the next five or six years.

"If I do, then it would be an incredible achievement for me personally.

"I would be so honoured and proud. Sir Bobby Charlton is an absolute legend, a true great and it would be amazing to overtake his record which has stood for so long.

"But while it is an ambition of mine I know that in this game you can't take anything for granted - you can never be sure of anything in football.

"Injuries can happen, all sorts of things can happen but yes, if I stay fit and in form then I have a real chance."