Is Wayne Rooney unhappy with his BBC pundit role? Three Lions legend says he ‘hasn’t had any of the England games’ and ‘games I’ve done haven’t been the greatest’, as he heads home

Is Wayne Rooney unhappy with his BBC pundit role? Three Lions legend says he ‘hasn’t had any of the England games’ and ‘games I’ve done haven’t been the greatest’, as he heads home

Wayne Rooney has indicated he’s not completely happy along with his position on the BBC after getting back from Euro 2024 with out protecting any England matches.

The Three Lions legend confirmed on the dwell broadcast that he will probably be leaving his position as a pundit and heading again to the UK for his subsequent problem in soccer administration.

In his final look with the broadcasters on Wednesday he analysed the goalless draw between Belgium and Ukraine and now he has mirrored on his expertise in Germany.

Talking on this matter Football Daily Within the podcast, Rooney recalled his time with the BBC, saying: 'Yeah, it's been fantastic. Clearly, it's completely different and new for me.

I’ve labored on TV earlier than however [I’ve] I've spent lots of time right here, so sure, it's been a bit completely different, however I've loved it.

Wayne Rooney has hinted he was unhappy with his role as a BBC pundit during Euro 2024

Wayne Rooney has hinted he was unhappy with his role as a BBC pundit during Euro 2024

Wayne Rooney has hinted he was sad along with his position as a BBC pundit throughout Euro 2024

The Three Lions legend was disappointed that he couldn't cover a single England match.

The Three Lions legend was disenchanted that he couldn't cowl a single England match.

'Sadly I can't discuss concerning the video games I performed in opposition to England and the video games I’ve performed haven't been nice, nevertheless it's good to spend a while right here.'

Two of England's three group stage video games have been chosen by the BBC, though Rooney was not chosen as a pundit for any of those events.

As an alternative, for England's opening match in opposition to Serbia, the BBC chosen Gary Lineker, Cesc Fabregas, Rio Ferdinand and Micah Richards as their pundit workforce.

Within the subsequent match in opposition to Denmark, Lineker was joined by Ferdinand, Richards and Brentford's Danish supervisor Thomas Frank.

The BBC's protection and evaluation on England has triggered a stir in current weeks, as various first-team gamers have hit again at feedback made by BBC host Lineker.

Rooney additionally mirrored on the scenario and mentioned: 'Clearly over the past 20 years I've been concerned in various tournaments as a participant and now I'm on the opposite aspect trying in from the pundits' perspective.

'We've seen lots of backwards and forwards between the England camp and the pundits, so it's a bit bizarre. However I believe every little thing that's been mentioned is definitely right and the gamers and the supervisor have all mentioned the identical issues.

“So it's a little bit bizarre. You all the time need to attempt to watch out, but additionally be truthful in what you say.”

The BBC has named Gary Lineker, Rio Ferdinand, Cesc Fabregas and Micah Richards (left to right) as its pundit team for England's opening match at Euro 2024 against Serbia.

The BBC has named Gary Lineker, Rio Ferdinand, Cesc Fabregas and Micah Richards (left to proper) as its pundit workforce for England's opening match at Euro 2024 in opposition to Serbia.

Lineker, Ferdinand, Richards and Thomas Frank (second from right) selected for the Three Lions' second group stage match against Denmark - Rooney left out

Lineker, Ferdinand, Richards and Thomas Frank (second from proper) chosen for the Three Lions' second group stage match in opposition to Denmark – Rooney omitted

Instead, Rooney was on hand to pundit for the match between Belgium and Romania.

As an alternative, Rooney was available to pundit for the match between Belgium and Romania.

The Three Lions will take on Slovakia in their Euro 2024 last-16 match on Sunday afternoon

The Three Lions will tackle Slovakia of their Euro 2024 last-16 match on Sunday afternoon

Rooney now returns to England to take up his new position as supervisor of Plymouth Argyle, the place he’s scheduled to participate in friendlies in opposition to Orlando Pirates, Cheltenham, Torquay United, Bristol Rovers and MK Dons within the coming weeks.

BBC's Euro 2024 pundit groups

England vs Serbia: Gary Lineker, Cesc Fabregas, Rio Ferdinand, Micah Richards

England vs Denmark: Gary Lineker, Rio Ferdinand, Micah Richards, Thomas Frank

He mentioned: 'I fly residence tomorrow, my buddies will probably be again on July 3 so I’ll come residence and go straight to Plymouth.'

Plymouth solely realized their fixtures for the season on Wednesday and Rooney mentioned: “It is going to be thrilling if you see the fixtures at this time.

'You have a look at the opening video games, the Christmas programme and issues like that, I'm actually excited.'

Plymouth averted relegation by only one level final season, and Rooney will hope they don’t seem to be dragged into one other battle on the backside of the desk in 2024-25.

He’s rumoured to be shifting along with his spouse Coleen to Salcombe in Devon, a seaside city the place a pint prices £7 and fish and chips value £22.

On Wednesday Coleen was noticed displaying off her legs whereas operating errands in Cheshire.

Coleen's sense of fashion was evident within the stylish outfit as she stepped out of a telephone store after spending a while at a magnificence salon.

COLEEN Rooney looked chic in a cream playsuit and chunky sandals on Wednesday as she ran errands in Cheshire.

COLEEN Rooney regarded stylish in a cream playsuit and chunky sandals on Wednesday as she ran errands in Cheshire.

The incident happened after Coleen posed for an Instagram picture with her four sons ahead of the Euro match between England and Slovenia on Tuesday.

The incident occurred after Coleen posed for an Instagram image along with her 4 sons forward of the Euro match between England and Slovenia on Tuesday.

The incident comes after Coleen proudly posed for an Instagram photograph along with her 4 sons following England’s Euro match in opposition to Slovenia on Tuesday.

Colleen was accompanied by her sons Kai (14), Clay (10), Equipment (8) and Cass (6), who she shares along with her husband Wayne.

The couple's sons wore matching sports activities shirts and shorts, whereas their youngest son Cass wore an England soccer equipment.

Rooney seems decided to place issues proper at Plymouth after a disappointing three months at Birmingham Metropolis final season.

He was introduced in to interchange John Eustace regardless of the Blues having made a optimistic begin to the marketing campaign, however he managed to win simply two of his 15 video games, seeing Birmingham fall from sixth to twentieth within the Championship.

The Three Lions veteran is returning to England ahead of pre-season with new club Plymouth

The Three Lions veteran is returning to England forward of pre-season with new membership Plymouth

The 38-year-old Rooney was sacked in January, and Birmingham's fortunes didn’t enhance, they usually have been relegated to League One 4 months later.

Having managed Derby County prior to now, Rooney has been given one other probability in England's second tier to show he can succeed on the touchline.

He now has a number of days to re-adapt to life in England earlier than his focus turns to pre-season.

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