The Rest Is Football

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Woeful England’s Great Escape Jul 01, 2024

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Can you look past such a poor England performance because they did ultimately get through? What tactical changes would the boys like to see for England’s next game? Will the late, dramatic turnaround be the spark they need to finally find some form?

Gary, Alan and Micah discuss England’s performance against Slovakia, where they were 30 seconds away from one of the most miserable and humiliating defeats in English football history.

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Sparkling Switzerland, Efficient Germany & England Preview Jun 29, 2024

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Are the Swiss now favourites to reach the final from their half of the draw? Is the Germans ability to adapt one of their big strengths? If Kobbie Mainoo is the only change to the England starting XI, is that enough?

Gary, Alan & Micah also discuss the role VAR played in the Germany v Denmark game and why the handball law is so flawed.

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England Must Now Make The Final: Round of 16 Preview & Predictions Jun 29, 2024

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Would anything other than reaching the final be a failure for England? Where are we most likely to see a surprise in the Round of 16? Can Kevin De Bruyne produce a masterclass to upset the French?

Gary, Alan and Micah look through all 8 games to kick off the knockout rounds to see where they will be won or lost and give their predictions on who will make the quarter-finals.

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Euro 2024 Group Stage Review: All 24 Teams Jun 27, 2024

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Is Ronaldo causing a problem for Portugal? Are France having similar difficulties to England? Who has been the most impressive team so far?

Gary, Alan and Micah go through all six groups to discuss how each team performed, the stand out players and what we should be looking out for as we head into the knockout rounds.

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Do Players Talk Tactics Amongst Themselves? The 24 Team Problem & Micah’s Fashion Faux Pas Jun 27, 2024

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How much do players talk about the tactics amongst themselves in an international camp? Why is the format with 24 teams at the Euros not working? What has Micah been wearing that has left Gary and Alan in stitches?

Gary, Alan and Micah are answering your questions on today’s episode as they also look at the dangers of live television, the role for Saka in the England team going forward and which type of bird they would each be.

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England Top Group C, But Still Plenty Of Work To Do Jun 26, 2024

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Is there a simple fix to England’s disappointing performances at Euro 2024? Why are they struggling to score goals? What positives can England take from the group stage?

Gary, Alan and Micah react to another underwhelming performance from England, as they draw 0-0 with Slovenia.

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England’s Starting XI v Slovenia, Drinks With The ITV Team & Micah’s All-Nighter Jun 24, 2024

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Who should England start with for their final group game against Slovenia? How much do the ITV and BBC pundits mix at an international tournament?Who did Micah bump into at the end of an all-nighter in Berlin?

Alan and Micah answer your questions on all things Euro 2024.

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Scotland Crash Out & Gary And Alan Respond To Harry Kane’s Comments Jun 24, 2024

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Should Scotland have had a late penalty against Hungary? Was there any more Steve Clarke and the team could have done to reach the knockout stages? What did Gary and Alan make of Harry Kane’s response to the media criticism of the England team after their first two games?

Gary and Alan reflect on the latest headlines from Euro 2024, as well as the seriously worrying situation developing at Southend United.

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Alan’s Report From Frankfurt - Featuring A Fire Alarm, A Stag Do & A Gimp Suit Jun 22, 2024

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What changes do England have to make for the Slovenia game? How exactly do you bounce back from a poor start to an international tournament? How did a fire alarm, a stag do and a gimp suit ensure Alan had a lively trip to Frankfurt?

Alan reports back about his time at the Waldstadion and his thoughts on England’s performance against Denmark.

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Disappointing England, The Harry Kane Conundrum & Being Heckled By David Moyes & Thomas Frank Jun 21, 2024

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How concerning was the England performance against Denmark? Why are things not clicking with such a talented forward line? How has Marc Guéhi stepped up to be England’s most impressive player across the first two games?

Gary and Micah review England’s draw with Denmark with our first ever live audience. Sat on the sofas in the background after an enjoyable dinner are David Moyes and Thomas Frank, who aren’t shy to chip in with advice for the boys where needed.

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