About this episode

Wayne Rooney discusses England's World Cup defeat and the future of the national team.

England's World Cup dream is over... but what now? How did Thomas Tuchel get it so wrong? Is he still England's best hope for Euro 2028? And with Harry Kane nearing the end, who becomes England's next great No.9? Wayne Rooney gives his honest verdict on the semi-final defeat to Argentina, explains why the game slipped away and reveals what England must change to finally end 60 years of hurt. Plus, can the next generation led by Jude Bellingham, take England to the next level?

People in this episode

Host: Wayne Rooney

Topics covered

• England soccer
• World Cup analysis
• Thomas Tuchel
• Harry Kane
• Jude Bellingham
• future of England football

Keywords

• England
• World Cup
• Thomas Tuchel
• Harry Kane
• Jude Bellingham
• Euro 2028
• soccer
• semi-final defeat

Mentioned in this episode

Places: England, Argentina

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