VIDEO: Rooney strikes fierce volley to extend England scoring record

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The goals aren't coming with rapid frequency at club level, but Wayne Rooney continues to bag them at a fashionable rate with England.

Rooney banged in the second goal in Tuesday's friendly against France, hammering a volley at close range.

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It was his 51st strike for the Three Lions, and his eighth goal in his past 10 international matches. His scoring rate is considerably worse at Manchester United, where he has just two tallies over the past month of action.

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England vs. France: Full coverage of emotional friendly at Wembley

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The Three Lions, along with the whole of England, opened their arms in friendship and welcomed France - both its national team and fans - to its grandest football stadium on Tuesday, as Wembley played host to an emotional international friendly four days after the devastating terror attacks that left 129 dead, and many more injured, in Paris.

Here's everything you need to know about a 2-0 win for England that was about so much more than just football:

PRE-MATCH COVERAGE

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TRIBUTE TO VICTIMS OF PARIS ATTACKS

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MATCH COVERAGE

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