About this episode

Wayne Rooney and Phil Jagielka analyze England's upcoming match against Argentina, discussing tactics and key players.

Can England finally beat Argentina? Is there a way to stop Lionel Messi? And is Jude Bellingham already the player of the tournament? Wayne Rooney and Phil Jagielka look ahead to England's biggest game in years, analysing Thomas Tuchel's tactical plan, the key battles that could decide the semi-final and why belief inside the England camp is growing. Plus, Wayne explains how Harry Kane can expose Argentina's defence, reacts to Kane's viral interview, shares stories from inside the England camp and gives the latest on his new look and his Hudson River challenge.

People in this episode

Host: Wayne Rooney

Guest: Phil Jagielka

Topics covered

• England vs Argentina
• Jude Bellingham
• Lionel Messi
• Harry Kane
• tactical analysis
• football
• World Cup

Keywords

• Bellingham
• Messi
• Kane
• Tuchel
• semi-final
• England camp
• football tactics
• World Cup

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: England, Argentina, Thomas Tuchel

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