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Foden fights back after England criticism | Who should start next to Rice? Is Ronaldo taken for granted? Jun 18, 2024

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The Independent’s Miguel Delaney and David Friel of the Scottish Sun look ahead to tomorrow’s back pages and start with Phil Foden fighting back after receiving criticism for his performance against Serbia. Kobbie Mainoo is then discussed as Declan Rice’s best potential partner in midfield as well as the relief he’s shown in Erik ten Hag keeping his position at Manchester United. Cristiano Ronaldo is then looked at by Miguel Delaney and how the forward still deserves his place in the Portugal squad, despite being 39 years old.
David Friel tends to agree with all of Andrew Robertson’s comments in his press conference as Scotland look to improve from their performance against Germany.
Finally our guests agree something has to be done about the number of games players are forced to play each season after the African Cup of Nations looks like it could clash with the Champions League as well as the Premier League.
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Concerns heighten following England’s performance against Serbia | France narrowly see off Austria | Belgium suffer shock defeat to Slovakia Jun 17, 2024

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ESPN’s Mark Ogden and The Telegraph’s Sam Dean discuss critics reactions to England’s performance against Serbia and if the team are becoming ‘overreliant’ on Jude Bellingham. They also touch upon Belgium’s shock defeat to Slovakia and France’s narrow victory over Austria. They also chat about the travel ‘chaos’ fans are experiencing in Germany and Crystal Palace’s fight to keep Marc Guéhi this summer.
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Super Jude! | England with a 'game of two halves' | Is Trent suited to Southgate's midfield? Jun 16, 2024

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Martin Ziegler Chief Sports Reporter for The Times and David Ornstein Football Correspondant for The Athletic discuss all things England, with a discussion around Jude Bellingham being their stand-out player. They also chat about England's overall performance, with many echoing that it was 'a game of two halves', as well as their evaluation of Trent Alexander-Arnold's match in Southgate's midfield. They also touch on Scotland's opening match, as well as Denmark and Slovenia's match in Group C.
Back Pages is a Sky Sports podcast. Listen to every episode here: skysports.com/back-pages
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Scotland humiliated by Germany in Euro 2024 opener | Will TAA start in midfield against Serbia? | Roma owner agrees deal to buy Everton Jun 14, 2024

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The Daily Mail's Heather Dewar and The Times' Martin Hardy discuss Scotland's huge loss to Germany in the opening game of Euro 2024. They also discuss Gareth Southgate's potential line-up for England when they take on Serbia this Sunday, plus news that AS Roma owner Dan Friedkin has agreed a deal with Everton majority shareholder Farhad Moshiri to buy the club.
Back Pages is a Sky Sports podcast. Listen to every episode here: skysports.com/back-pages
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Scots set to open Euros against hosts Germany | Will Three Lions win the tournament? | England thrash Oman at T20 World Cup Jun 13, 2024

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The Guardian's Jonathan Liew and The Scottish Sun's Roger Hannah preview the opening game of Euro 2024 between hosts Germany and Scotland. They also debate whether Gareth Southgate's side can finally end their 58 year wait to win a major tournament before talking about England's crushing eight-wicket win over Oman at the T20 World Cup.
Back Pages is a Sky Sports podcast. Listen to every episode here: skysports.com/back-pages
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Stones sickness scare | Rooney against TAA in midfield | How might Man Utd look next season with ETH? Jun 12, 2024

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Henry Winter and Charlie Wyett look at tomorrow’s back pages and in the lead up to the Euros, we start with John Stones having to be in isolation from the rest of the England squad due to a sickness bug. They then react to Wayne Rooney stating he wouldn’t have Trent Alexander-Arnold anywhere near the middle of midfield and finally on England, do the FA have a plan if Gareth Southgate quits as manager after the tournament?
Moving to the Premier League and what might Manchester United look like next season with Erik ten Hag remaining at the club?
Back Pages is a Sky Sports podcast. Listen to every episode here: skysports.com/back-pages
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Erik ten Hag set to stay at Man Utd | Saka, Shaw & Stones give England Euros fitness boost Jun 11, 2024

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Teddy Draper is joined by John Cross and Miguel Delaney as the panel discuss the biggest topics in the sporting world, including the news that Erik ten Hag is set to stay on as Manchester United boss and England are given a fitness boost as all 26 players take part in their open training session.
Back Pages is a Sky Sports podcast. Listen to every episode here: skysports.com/back-pages
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Could Euro 2024 be Southgate's final tournament? | Is Alexander-Arnold in pole position to partner Rice against Serbia? Jun 10, 2024

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Julian Warren is joined by The Athletic's David Ornstein and ESPN's Mark Ogden, to discuss if Euro 2024 will be Gareth Southgate's final tournament in charge of England, and if Trent Alexander-Arnold is in pole position to partner Delcan Rice in England's midfield, for their opening group game against Serbia.
The pair also analyse if The Three Lions can cope with injuries to key players ahead of Euro 2024.
Back Pages is a Sky Sports podcast. Listen to every episode here: skysports.com/back-pages
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Complacent England fall to Iceland | Are they ready for Euro 2024? Jun 07, 2024

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On this episode of Back Pages, Teddy Draper is joined by the Times' Martin Hardy and the Daily Mail's Riath Al-Samarrai to discuss England's shock loss to Iceland before Euro 2024. They reflect on John Stones' injury, the reasons why they played poorly and if fans should be worried by the performance going into the competition. The Panel also talk about Jens Lehman's comments about Germany International team as they look to prove him wrong and go further than the semi-finals.
Back Pages is a Sky Sports podcast. Listen to every episode here: skysports.com/back-pages
You can also listen to Back Pages on your smart speaker by saying "ask Global Player to play Back Pages".
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Gareth Southgate announces final Euro 2024 England squad | VAR is here to stay in the Premier League Jun 06, 2024

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On this episode of Back Pages, The Guardian's Jonathan Liew and The Independent's Miguel Delaney join David Garrido to discuss the announcement of Gareth Southgate's final 26-player England squad for Euro 2024, reflecting the surprising omissions of Jack Grealish and Harry Maguire and inclusions of Adam Wharton and Luke Shaw. The panel also discusses the results of the Premier League club's vote on VAR, with Wolves being the only club that voted in favour of scrapping the technology next season.
Back Pages is a Sky Sports podcast. Listen to every episode here: skysports.com/back-pages
You can also listen to Back Pages on your smart speaker by saying "ask Global Player to play Back Pages".
For more on the stories we discuss on Back Pages, head to skysports.com
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