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The Wayne Rooney Show

The Wayne Rooney Show

BBC Radio 5 Live 79 Episodes Jul 3, 2026

Wayne Rooney, Premier League icon and England legend, hosts a twice-weekly football podcast. Alongside presenter Kelly Somers and comedian Kae Kurd, he discusses the biggest stories from the Premier League and beyond, sharing raw opinions and behind-the-scenes tales from his career. Expect exclusive interviews with football's biggest names and insights into dressing room drama and Champions League nights.

Episodes

Romário: Will Brazil Ever Find Another R9? Jul 3, 2026 2125 Why can't Brazil produce another Ronaldo? Have they lost what made them the world's most feared football nation?Wayne Rooney is joined by Brazil legend Romário to relive the iconic 1994 World Cup triumph, explain why Brazil are still searching for the next great No.9 and reveal why he volunteered to take a penalty in the World Cup final.Romário also names the greatest player he ever saw, agrees wi
EXPOSED: England's Biggest World Cup Problem Jun 30, 2026 2579 England are into the knockout stages... but are they playing well enough to win the World Cup? Has Thomas Tuchel got his biggest decisions right?Wayne Rooney and Emile Heskey debate England's biggest weakness, Harry Kane's role, Jude Bellingham's influence and why breaking down defensive teams remains such a problem.Plus, Wayne wants Harry Kane at Manchester United. What should England expect from
Why Scotland Played Straight Into Brazil's Hands Jun 25, 2026 2037 Did Scotland get their tactics wrong against Brazil? Should England have done more to beat Ghana? And could Brazil be the team to beat under Carlo Ancelotti?Wayne Rooney is joined by Paul Lambert to analyse Scotland's World Cup defeat, questioning whether they walked right into Brazil’s trap. They also discuss Steve Clarke's record, Scotland's slim chances of progressing and the hard lessons they
Essien & Rooney: ‘We’d have done the Suárez handball’ Jun 23, 2026 1802 Could an African nation finally win the World Cup? How close did Ghana come to making history? Wayne Rooney and Michael Essien relive glory, heartbreak and unforgettable battlesFrom Ghana's unforgettable rise at the 2006 World Cup to the heartbreak of Luis Suárez's infamous handball in 2010, Michael Essien reflects on carrying the hopes of a nation, the pressure of football's biggest stage and why
Tim Cahill On The World Cup That Changed Everything Jun 19, 2026 1790 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 deb
UNCOVERED: Clichy on Mbappe, Henderson and France 2010 Jun 17, 2026 2529 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
Why Wayne Rooney Thinks Scotland Can Make History Jun 11, 2026 2615 Can Scotland finally make World Cup history? Ryan Christie joins Wayne to reveal why this squad believes it can achieve something no Scotland team ever has. Wayne explains why he’s backing Steve Clarke’s side to surprise people, opens up on Scott McTominay’s remarkable rise and questions whether Manchester United made a huge mistake by letting him leave. Could McTominay be the player who makes the
UNTOLD: Walcott & Defoe’s 2006 World Cup Fallout Jun 8, 2026 2291 Theo Walcott and Jermaine Defoe join Wayne Rooney to revisit one of England's most controversial World Cup decisions.Did England get it right by taking a 17-year-old Walcott to the 2006 World Cup? Was Defoe unlucky to be sent home after travelling with the squad? And what really went wrong with Sven’s and Capello’s teams? The trio relive the highs, heartbreaks and untold stories from England's Wor
Unfiltered: Danny Dyer, Angry Ginge & Usain Bolt Join Wayne Jun 5, 2026 2262 Wayne Rooney goes behind the scenes at Soccer Aid with Danny Dyer, Angry Ginge and Usain Bolt. And Danny doesn’t hold back on West Ham's relegation and Jarrod Bowen's England snub.How did Angry Ginge prank Wayne into turning up for FIFA training when there wasn't even a session? And Ginge shares his candid views on Pep leaving Manchester City.Plus, why does Usain Bolt think Manchester United are f
Wayne Rooney’s Team of the Year Revealed - with some BIG calls Jun 1, 2026 1723 Who makes Wayne Rooney's Premier League Team of the Year? Wayne reveals his final XI, but which big names miss out? Who gets the nod over the rest of the league as his Player of the Year?Which Arsenal stars dominate Wayne's side? Are Saliba and Gabriel already among the Premier League's greatest defensive partnerships, or do they still have more to prove before entering that conversation?And which
Wayne and Moyes: The Transfer That Changed Everything May 29, 2026 2459 Wayne Rooney returns to Everton with the manager who gave him his debut, David Moyes. What really went on before Sir Alex Ferguson finally signed Wayne? Why did Everton have to sell their biggest homegrown star? And would Wayne have done anything differently?From secret transfer meetings and emotional reflections on leaving his boyhood club, to the untold stories behind Rooney’s explosive rise, th
Spurs Survive, West Ham Down! Wayne Rooney’s Brutal Final Day Verdict May 25, 2026 1929 The Premier League season is OVER and Wayne, Kelly and Kae react to West Ham’s relegation, Tottenham surviving by the skin of their teeth and Sunderland completing one of the stories of the season by qualifying for Europe.Actor and lifelong Hammer Tom Davis joins the show to give his verdict on where it’s all gone wrong, from recruitment and ownership to the club losing its identity after David Mo

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