ENGLAND’S record goal-scorer has put his commemorative shirt up for auction for a North-East charity.

Manchester United captain Wayne Rooney has donated a shirt marking his record-breaking 50 goals for his country to the Sir Bobby Robson online auction.

The striker said: "Sir Bobby Robson was a football man to the core and someone who once tried to sign me for Newcastle”.

He added: “I can remember vividly, even though I was only a small boy, the effect he had on the team during the World Cup in Italy 1990 when we came so close to making the final.

“It is a huge honour for me to captain the England national team and a matter of great pride that I have managed to become the country's current record goalscorer.

“I can think of no cause more relevant than Sir Bobby’s Auction and Sir Bobby Robson Foundation to receive one of only 50 special commemorative England shirts to mark the achievement.”

The auction – which has attracted 140 items from the world of sport, celebrity and lifestyle – runs until Sunday, November 29 with other donations from Jose Mourinho, Theo Walcott and former manager, Sir Alex Ferguson going under the hammer.

Speaking on behalf of the Robson family, Mark Robson said: “I know Dad would have loved to have had Wayne Rooney in one of his England teams.

“He adored Paul Gascoigne and his genius skills and Wayne is in that bracket. It is great to hear Italia 90 has inspired a generation, including Wayne’s record-breaking achievements.

“Even after he moved on from the national team, Dad never missed an England game at Wembley and he would have been thrilled to bits to have seen Wayne’s 50th goal.”

To view the auction and place a bid, visit www.sirbobbysauction.com