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Watkins Stunner Fires England To Final Jul 10, 2024

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Are England now hitting form at just the right time? Have they finally had the lucky break they’ve been waiting for at a major tournament? Dare we dream?

Gary and Micah are in a jubilant mood as they react to England making it through to successive European Championship finals.

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Sparkling Spain’s Own Starboy Sends Them To The Final Jul 10, 2024

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Is Lamine Yamal even better than Wayne Rooney was at the age of 16? Has Dani Olmo been Spain’s surprise package at this tournament? Is that the end for Didier Deschamps as France’s manager?

Gary, Alan and Micah reflect on the first semi-final which saw Spain dump France out and march into the final.

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“England Will Come To Life” - Euro 2024 Semi-Final Predictions Jul 09, 2024

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What starting XI should England pick for the match against the Netherlands? What are the big threats the Dutch can pose England? Is Lamine Yamal v Theo Hernández the key battle in the Spain v France game?

Gary, Alan and Micah make their predictions for the Euro 2024 semi-finals and Micah gives the boys all the gossip from the BBC v ITV ‘friendly’ match in Berlin.

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“Pressure Is For Tyres” - Alan’s Report From Düsseldorf As England Go Through Jul 08, 2024

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How do England improve again after a more encouraging performance against Switzerland? Do they bring Marc Guéhi back in or stick with Ezri Konsa for the semi-final? Are we still leaving substitutions too late to have a proactive impact on the game?

Gary, Alan and Micah discuss Big Al’s trip to Düsseldorf and Cologne and how England are shaping up for the business end of the tournament.

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Starboy Saka Helps England To Semi-Final Jul 07, 2024

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How crucial is Bukayo Saka to England’s chances of success? Have they finally broken the mental pressures of a penalty shootout? Should England stick with the change in formation for the semi-final against the Netherlands?

Gary and Micah reflect on England’s performance that saw them beat Switzerland on penalties in the quarter-finals of Euro 2024.

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England’s Back Three & Spain Sparkle Again Jul 06, 2024

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What is the one key thing that will make England’s switch to a back three a success? How difficult is it to change formation and tactics mid-tournament? Are Spain now clear favourites to win the tournament?

Gary and Micah catch up to look at England’s tactical changes for their quarter-final against Switzerland and discuss Spain and France making it through to the semi-finals.

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Euro 2024: Quarter-Final Predictions Jul 05, 2024

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How do England beat this strong Switzerland side? Will Mbappé or Ronaldo shine brightest in their quarter-final? Is Germany v Spain the most evenly matched game?

Gary, Alan and Micah look at all four upcoming quarter-finals and discuss where the key battles will be and who will come out victorious from each.

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Cantona: Was I the Problem? Jul 04, 2024

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What was going through Eric Cantona’s head when he jumped into the crowd at Selhurst Park? Why does he support England at international tournaments? What was the reason behind his iconic celebration against Sunderland?

Gary, Alan and Micah are joined by the legendary Eric Cantona to talk about his life growing up in Marseille and how he became one of the best players in the world.

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The Ronaldo Show, Mert Günok’s Wonder Save & Netherlands Click Into Gear Jul 03, 2024

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Is Ronaldo holding Portugal back? Was Mert Günok’s last minute save for Turkey against Austria the best ever at a Europeans Championships? Have the Netherlands finally started to show glimpses of what they’re capable of?

Gary, Alan and Micah look back at the Round of 16 matches and see who came out on top in their predictions for this round.

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Club v Country, Bellingham’s Brilliant Swagger & Golden Baldies Jul 02, 2024

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How hard is it switching from playing for your club to playing for your country? Why is Jude Bellingham’s ego so integral to him being such a fantastic player? Who are the top three bald players of all-time?

Gary, Alan and Micah answer your questions on today’s episode, which also sees the boys discuss fighting off bugs in the BBC studio.

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