Wayne Rooney will miss England's Friday-night clash with Estonia at Wembley, but that will not ruin what is set to be a special occasion for the nation's new all-time record goalscorer.
England captain, Wayne Rooney, who will miss England's Friday-night clash with Estonia at Wembley, will be presented with a golden boot as the nation's new all-time record goalscorer on the pitch ahead of the European Championship qualifier by England's second-highest scorer, Sir Bobby Charlton.
The photo below gives a first glimpse at the 24-carat gold-plated commemorative prize that the 29-year-old will parade in front of an expected 75,000-strong crowd at the national stadium.
The FA commissioned silversmiths, Thomas Lyte, is to produce the boot that marks Rooney's 50th England goal.
The text on the ceremonial boot's base reads: 'This boot was presented by Sir Bobby Charlton at Wembley Stadium on 9 October 2015 to mark Wayne Rooney becoming England's all-time leading goal-scorer.
Congratulations Wayne from The Football Association and thank you for everything you have done for the team and country.'