Rooney meets…Franny Jeffers: 'Leaving Everton Killed me!' | The Wayne Rooney Show

Wayne sits down with Franny Jeffers to retrace a career that began with a boyhood Everton dream. Franny recalls joining the club at 11, the Christmas night call that led to his debut at 16 and the pride of representing his boyhood team — inspiring a young Wayne watching from Croxteth. They revisit their England call-ups, sharing the pitch together under Sven Goran Eriksson, before turning to the Arsenal move that changed everything — a deal confirmed while Franny was in a nightclub in Magaluf! He reflects on walking into a dressing room with Henry and Bergkamp, realising “There’s levels to football”, and on the struggle for rhythm that followed. In one of the most honest moments, Franny admits leaving Everton may have “killed” his career, as he and Wayne discuss belief, loyalty and the fine margins that define the game. You can watch The Wayne Rooney Show on BBC Sport YouTube and iPlayer, as well as listen on BBC Sounds ============= SUBSCRIBE so you never miss out on our best videos ➡️➡️http://bit.ly/1sFodyu ============= Find us here: BBC Sport: http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/BBCSport/ X: https://www.x.com/BBCSport/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bbcsport/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@bbcsport #bbcsport #premierleague #waynerooney #everton #football #podcast Rooney meets…Franny Jeffers: 'Leaving Everton Killed me!' | The Wayne Rooney Show