Sentence examples for passed sir from inspiring English sources
Wayne Rooney admitted that his record-breaking 50th goal for England was an emotional moment when he finally passed Sir Bobby Charlton's 45-year record with an 82nd minute penalty against Switzerland.
Though the days of metal-plated armor and charging horses have long since passed, Sir Ben Kingsley believes he is fighting his own valiant battle.
Then Ryan Giggs replaces Scholes, to pass Sir Bobby Charlton's United appearance record.
His 345 wickets – only John Bracewell among other Kiwi spinners passed 100 – means it is highly conceivable that he will pass Sir Richard Hadlee's 431; and he will shortly pass Stephen Fleming's record 111 caps.
David Beckham came on for his 107th cap, passing Sir Bobby Charlton's record of 106 and coming within one of Bobby Moore's record of 108 – which will not please the traditionalists, especially as he spent about three minutes on the pitch last night.
England need eight wickets on the final day, with Anderson two short of passing Sir Ian Botham's tally of 383.
Rooney moved from Everton in 2004 and is 42 goals shy of passing Sir Bobby Charlton's record of 249 United goals.
Upon Sir Thomas' death in 1510, the manor passed to Sir John Peeche as his executor.
Sir Julian died in 1896, and Somerhill passed to Sir Osmond d'Avigdor-Goldsmid.
Following the death of Sir Edward Fitton, 2nd Baronet in 1643, the estate passed to Sir Charles Gerard, later the first Earl of Macclesfield.
Yet the days have passed since Sir Alex Ferguson used to boast no other team scored more late goals.
