England striker Wayne Rooney described equalling Sir Bobby Charlton's scoring record as a "huge honour" after moving level with the World Cup winner on 49 goals for his country.
Rooney, 29, scored a penalty in a 6-0 win in San Marino to equal Charlton's tally, before being substituted.
"To be level with Sir Bobby is a huge honour, a great moment and I am very proud of it," he told BBC Radio 5 live.
"Hopefully I will surpass that and become the outright leader."
It was a routine dismissal by England of the side ranked 193rd in the world.
After Rooney's early penalty, Cristian Brolli headed into his own net before half-time to double the visitors' lead.
Ross Barkley nodded in his first goal for his country straight after the break before England raced clear with two goals from substitute Theo Walcott and Harry Kane's fine chipped finish.
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