Rooney on Bellingham, Southgate & Leadership
Kelly Cates sits down with Wayne Rooney to talk all things England.The Three Lions secured top spot in Group C after their 0-0 draw against Slovenia, but questions around performances still loom. Wayne discusses the impact of the substitutes in the final group game, including whether the likes of Kobbie Mainoo, Cole Palmer and Anthony Gordon deserve places in Gareth Southgate’s starting XI when England play in the round of 16.Also hear Wayne’s thoughts on England’s need for leaders, their potential route to the final, and the form of Jude Bellingham.Timecodes: 01:50 Reaction to Slovenia game 02:55 Key players not performing 04:30 Inexperience in the squad 07:10 Jude Bellingham 10:30 Getting to the final 13:10 Criticism of Gareth Southgate 18:15 Managing expectations 20:50 Problems in attack 24:50 Knockout stages