About this episode

Tim Cahill joins Wayne Rooney to discuss his experiences in the 2006 World Cup and the mentality of successful footballers.

What’s it like to score your country’s first-ever World Cup goal? What separates World Cup winners from everyone else? And can England finally go all the way? Tim Cahill sits down with Wayne to relive Australia’s plucky 2006 World Cup campaign, what life was like under Guus Hiddink and reveals the mentality that took him from Australia to Millwall, Everton and football’s biggest stage. They also debate England’s chances under Thomas Tuchel, why character can matter more than talent at major tournaments and the moments that define careers. Plus, Everton memories, Wayne’s wish that he’d spent longer playing alongside Cahill and life after football.

People in this episode

Host: Wayne Rooney

Guest: Tim Cahill

Topics covered

• World Cup
• soccer history
• player mentality
• England football
• Everton
• Australia football

Keywords

• Tim Cahill
• Wayne Rooney
• 2006 World Cup
• Everton
• Australia
• football mentality
• Thomas Tuchel
• Guus Hiddink

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Guus Hiddink, Millwall, Everton, Thomas Tuchel

Places: Australia, England

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