Manchester — Jose Mourinho told Wayne Rooney his "best day" is still to come after he equalled Manchester United’s scoring record in their 4-0 FA Cup win over Championship side Reading. Rooney, 31, scored his 249th goal for the club to match Bobby Charlton’s record, set in March 1973, as United made it eight wins in a row — their best run since September 2009. Rooney could now break the record against Hull City in Tuesday’s League Cup semifinal first leg. United manager Mourinho said: "I think the best day for him will arrive. "His best day will be the next goal. If he scores the next goal, he becomes the top scorer in the history of Manchester United. "It’s amazing because everyone knows who Sir Bobby is and what he means for the club. So for Wayne to score as many goals as him for Manchester United is fantastic."
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