About this episode

Gaël Clichy joins Wayne to discuss the World Cup, England's hopes, and the controversy surrounding France's 2010 team.

Gaël Clichy joins Wayne for the latest World Cup debate covering England's hopes, France's expectations and Jordan Henderson's controversial selection. There's also a passionate defence of Kylian Mbappé, with comparisons to an all-time great and a warning that football sometimes does not fully appreciate brilliance until it's gone. This is a fascinating look inside life at a major tournament, with the truth behind France's infamous 2010 World Cup controversy and why modern defenders are struggling. Plus, predictions, dark horses and who could lift the trophy.

People in this episode

Host: Wayne Rooney

Guest: Gaël Clichy

Topics covered

• World Cup
• England
• France
• Kylian Mbappé
• Jordan Henderson
• football controversy
• tournament predictions

Keywords

• World Cup
• Gaël Clichy
• Kylian Mbappé
• Jordan Henderson
• France 2010
• football predictions
• soccer debate

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: BBC Radio 5 Live

Places: France

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