Wayne Rooney hosts Theo Walcott and Jermaine Defoe on his BBC podcast to revisit England's controversial 2006 World Cup decisions. The trio examines the selection of a 17-year-old Walcott for the tournament and Defoe's unexpected departure from the squad, sharing firsthand accounts of the pressure surrounding Sven-Göran Eriksson's squad choices.

Walcott reflects on how his inclusion as the youngest player affected his World Cup experience, while Defoe discusses the frustration of traveling with the squad only to be sent home. The former teammates analyze what went wrong with both Eriksson's and Fabio Capello's England campaigns, revealing tensions that shaped those tournaments.

The podcast concludes with the trio offering their verdict on Thomas Tuchel's current England squad and realistic expectations. Despite past disappointments, all three express optimism about the current team's structure and talent, acknowledging that England possesses the necessary components to contend for major honors with proper preparation.