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LONDON, ENGLAND - NOVEMBER 15: Wayne Rooney of England is awarded his 100th cap by Sir Bobby Charlton (not in shot) prior to during the EURO 2016 Qualifier Group E match between England and Slovenia at Wembley Stadium on November 15, 2014 in London, England. (Photo by Shaun Botterill/Getty Images)
LONDON, ENGLAND - NOVEMBER 15: Wayne Rooney of England is awarded his 100th cap by Sir Bobby Charlton (not in shot) prior to during the EURO 2016 Qualifier Group E match between England and Slovenia at Wembley Stadium on November 15, 2014 in London, England. (Photo by Shaun Botterill/Getty Images)Shaun Botterill/Getty Images

Wayne Rooney Earns Historic 100th Cap for England Against Slovenia

Sean SwabyNov 15, 2014

England captain Wayne Rooney reached a huge milestone on Saturday, earning his 100th cap for England at Wembley as the Three Lions faced Slovenia in a European qualifier. 

The 29-year-old became the ninth English player to reach the milestone and the first to do so under the age of 30. 

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He was presented with a commemorative gold cap from Sir Bobby Charlton before the match to mark the momentous occasion for the Manchester United man. 

LONDON, ENGLAND - NOVEMBER 15: Wayne Rooney of England is awarded his 100th cap by Sir Bobby Charlton prior to during the EURO 2016 Qualifier Group E match between England and Slovenia at Wembley Stadium on November 15, 2014 in London, England. (Photo b
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LONDON, ENGLAND - NOVEMBER 15: Wayne Rooney of England leaves with his 100th cap after being presented with it by Sir Bobby Charlton prior to during the EURO 2016 Qualifier Group E match between England and Slovenia at Wembley Stadium on November 15, 2
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His son, Kai Rooney, wore a special shirt for the night. 

LONDON, ENGLAND - NOVEMBER 15: Kai Rooney wears a shirt with 'Daddy 100' to commemorate Wayne Rooney of England's 100th cap prior to during the EURO 2016 Qualifier Group E match between England and Slovenia at Wembley Stadium on November 15, 2014 in Lond
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LONDON, ENGLAND - NOVEMBER 15: Kai Rooney wears a shirt with 'Daddy 100' to commemorate Wayne Rooney of England's 100th cap prior to during the EURO 2016 Qualifier Group E match between England and Slovenia at Wembley Stadium on November 15, 2014 in Lond
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The occasion wasn't all celebratory, as some fans couldn't resist but have a subtle dig at team-mate Raheem Sterling in the process. 

In the aftermath, Rooney thanked fans with a celebratory picture with his family on Instagram. 

LONDON, ENGLAND - NOVEMBER 15: England fans hold up a banner marking Wayne Rooney's 100th cap during the EURO 2016 Qualifier Group E match between England and Slovenia at Wembley Stadium on November 15, 2014 in London, England. (Photo by Alex Livesey/Get
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