The Wayne Rooney Show

Who will win the World Cup? Who are the real favourites to lift the trophy? And what does it actually take to succeed on football's biggest stage? Wayne Rooney is joined by Manchester United legend Edwin van der Sar to debate the leading contenders, relive World Cup heartbreak with the Netherlands and explain why some players thrive under the biggest pressure while others don't. They also lift the...

Was this the night England announced themselves as genuine World Cup favourites? Wayne Rooney and Sam Allardyce debate whether the win over Mexico was England's biggest tournament statement, why Thomas Tuchel got the big calls right and what it means for England's World Cup hopes. Was Jude Bellingham's display one of England's greatest World Cup performances? Rooney explains why he gave him 10/10,...

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...

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 fr...

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...

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 battles From 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 wh...

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 d...

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...

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...

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 Wo...

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...

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 whi...

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, t...

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 M...

Thomas Tuchel’s England World Cup squad is out, and the biggest question is simple, has he called it right? Harry Maguire is out despite Wayne Rooney insisting he’d have taken him. Phil Foden and Cole Palmer are also left at home, so has Tuchel just dropped three match-winners in one ruthless sweep? But Wayne doesn’t disagree with everything. Why does he back Ivan Toney’s inclusion so strongly? Do...

Pep Guardiola leaving Manchester City? Wayne Rooney gives his instant reaction to one of the potential biggest managerial stories in recent years. Have City planned for this? Did Peps’ behaviour after the FA Cup final reveal this was coming, and was Maresca always the natural heir? Wayne also discusses how Pep has changed English football more than any modern manager. And that Manchester City “won...

Was Mo Salah right to publicly criticise Liverpool on his way out - or has one of the Premier League’s greats got this badly wrong? Wayne Rooney gives his brutal verdict on Salah’s explosive comments, questions Liverpool’s leadership, and reveals the Sir Alex Ferguson fallout that saw him dropped for the Manchester United legend's final home game. The Anfield Wrap’s John Gibbons joins to give the...

Wayne Rooney sits down with Jordan Pickford to talk Everton, England and World Cup ambition. Can Everton push for Europe? What is life really like as England’s number one? And how does Pickford handle pressure for club and country? Jordan Pickford opens up on Everton’s progress, his ambition to win the World Cup with England and the mentality needed to perform at the highest level. He also discuss...

Wayne Rooney gives his verdict on Arsenal surviving late VAR drama against West Ham. Was it really a foul on David Raya? Are set-pieces deciding title races? And have Arsenal finally taken control from Man City? Wayne looks at Manchester City and Jeremy Doku’s form, Pep Guardiola’s pressure despite a game in hand - and could Crystal Palace still have a major say in where the Premier League trophy...

What’s it really like trying to stop Wayne Rooney at his peak? And how did it go when he becomes your teammate and then your boss? Phil Jagielka explains exactly what went on when he joined Wayne at Derby County during one of their most tumultuous periods, working under him as a colleague while the club battled shocking off-field issues, points deductions and constant uncertainty. From rivals to t...

Did Manchester City just hand Arsenal the title? After a dramatic slip at Everton, Wayne makes his call and backs Arteta’s side to go all the way. Is this the moment the pressure finally caught City out? Wayne also weighs in on Pep’s team selection, why isn’t Phil Foden playing every week? Is Rodri the bigger miss? And what has impressed him most about Arsenal’s control and mentality in the run-in...

James Nelson-Joyce joins Wayne Rooney in Liverpool and it doesn’t take long before talk turns to a potential role in This City Is Ours. But can he actually act? Wayne fancies his chances as an actor. There's a deep dive into football on Merseyside. Would Wayne have loved to play for Klopp? Who really runs the city - Liverpool or Everton? Expect strong opinions, Scouse humour, and a few digs along...

Will Arsenal really hold off Manchester City and win the league? Wayne Rooney makes his big call, breaking down Arsenal’s win, Bukayo Saka’s return, and the pressure of the run-in. Do Arsenal have the easier fixtures, or will the pressure still open the door for City? Wayne is joined by Chelsea fan and broadcaster Rory Jennings who despite reaching an FA Cup final is furious. Are the players, owne...

Wayne Rooney sits down with Bruno Fernandes to talk Manchester United, pressure and captaincy. How does Bruno handle criticism at Man Utd? What is it really like leading the club during difficult periods and performing under constant pressure? Bruno Fernandes opens up on life as Manchester United captain, dealing with critics, playing through injuries and the mentality needed to deliver at the hig...

Wayne Rooney doesn’t hold back as he reacts to Manchester City’s win over Arsenal and questions has the title race just shifted? Did Erling Haaland prove the difference again? But his biggest talking point comes off the pitch as he criticises Arsenal fans, insisting they must back the team instead of turning when pressure builds. There’s also a very raw reaction to Liverpool’s late Merseyside derb...