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Aug 16
29m 14s

Wayne Rooney – The Football Interview

Bbc Radio 5 Live
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England and Manchester United legend Wayne Rooney in conversation with Kelly Somers.

Wayne tells his story of becoming one of England's greatest ever footballers. He shares what home life was like growing up and the single biggest turning point for his career, which came aged 14.

Wayne goes on to talk about life post-football and the challenges he's faced as a manager, most recently at Birmingham City and Plymouth Argyle.

And with having four children, will we see another Rooney play in the red of Manchester United?

Plus, what's the significance of Sister Act? Or The Dubliners? And what has Wayne spent time educating himself on? Hear how he switches off from the unrelenting world of football and how life might have looked different without a career in the Premier League.

Timecodes: 0:23 What does football mean to Wayne? 2:35 Wayne’s first experience of football 3:55 The biggest turning point in Wayne’s career 6:35 What football match would Rooney re-live? 7:28 Life after football, as a manager and pundit 13:55 Growing up in the Rooney household 14:52 The significance of family 18:04 Speaking on his son, Kai’s footballing prospects 21:36 All four Rooney boys 23:07 Favourite sport other than football? 24:31 Wayne’s favourite music 25’22 Favourite film? 26’30 Why does Wayne describe himself as ‘soft’? 26:55 What do people get wrong about Wayne? 28’00 What would Wayne be, if not a footballer?

Football commentaries this week: Saturday 16th August PREMIER LEAGUE: Sunderland v West Ham 1500 KO, live on 5 Live. PREMIER LEAGUE: Spurs v Burnley 1500 KO, live on 5 Sports Extra. PREMIER LEAGUE: Wolves v Man City 1730 KO, live on 5 Live. Sunday 17th August PREMIER LEAGUE: Chelsea v Crystal Palace 1400 KO, live on 5 Live. PREMIER LEAGUE: Nottingham Forest v Brentford 1400 KO, live on 5 Sports Extra. PREMIER LEAGUE: Manchester United v Arsenal 1630 KO, live on 5 Live.

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