The Rest Is Football

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Scotland Fight Back, Germany Progress & Changes For England? Jun 20, 2024

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Will the Scots progress to the knockout stages after a hard fought point against Switzerland? Have Germany found Kai Havertz’s best position? What changes should Gareth Southgate make to get the best out of his England team against Denmark?

Gary and Micah reflect on Wednesday’s matches and also tell us what they’ve been getting up to in Berlin away from the football.

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David Moyes: Getting The Call From Fergie, Looking After Wayne Rooney & Leaving West Ham Jun 19, 2024

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How did David Moyes find out he was taking over from Sir Alex Ferguson at Man Utd? Does he regret taking over from Fergie?

What was it like managing Wayne Rooney as he burst into professional football? How did things end at West Ham and how does he reflect on his time there?

Gary, Alan and Micah are joined by David Moyes out in Berlin to discuss the ongoing tournament and the best stories from his time managing the likes of Everton, Manchester United and West Ham.

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Alan’s Report From Gelsenkirchen Jun 18, 2024

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Should Southgate change anything for England’s next game against Denmark? Were Erik ten Hag’s comments about the England performance fair? Why is co-commentary harder than being a studio pundit?

Gary and Micah welcome Alan back to Berlin to reflect on his experience at England’s opening game.

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Underwhelming England & How To Get The Best From Phil Foden Jun 17, 2024

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Are England still struggling with the same old problems? Do they have a problem down the left-hand side of the team? Should Cole Palmer have been brought on from the bench?

Gary and Micah also discuss Erik Ten Hag’s comments on Dutch TV about his recent treatment by Manchester United.

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Why England Aren’t Tournament Favourites, Playing With Diego Maradona & Head Tennis With Kevin Keegan Jun 16, 2024

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Should England be seen as underdogs at the Euros? How did a game of head tennis with Kevin Keegan leave its mark on UK politics? What's it like to play with Diego Armando Maradona?

On today's episode of The Rest Is Football, Gary, Alan and Micah are joined by The Rest Is Politics co-host Alastair Campbell to answer all these questions and more.

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Germany Thump Scotland Jun 15, 2024

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What could Scotland have done differently in their dismal opening display? Are Germany now one of the favourites to lift the trophy? How do you recover from a poor start to a tournament?

Gary, Alan and Micah bring you our first show from Berlin as they review the opening game of Euro 2024 and how it sets the tone for the championships.

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Euro 2024: Tournament Preview - Part 2 Jun 14, 2024

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Will Ronaldo help lead Portugal back to European glory? Is it better to play the big teams earlier on in the tournament? Can anyone beat France?

Gary, Alan and Micah are back for the second part of our full tournament preview as they go through all of the 24 nations competing in Germany to see what we can expect from each side and the star players to keep an eye out for.

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Euro 2024: Tournament Preview - Part 1 Jun 12, 2024

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Who will be the biggest danger to England in Group C? How far will the hosts Germany go? Will the reigning champions Italy crash out at the group stage?

Gary, Alan and Micah begin our full tournament preview as they go through each of the 24 nations competing in Germany to see what we can expect from each side and the star players to keep an eye out for.

The second part of our tournament preview will be out on Friday.

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Gary, Alan & Micah Pick Their Starting England XI’s Jun 10, 2024

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Who would our three hosts each pick to start for England in their opening game against Serbia on Sunday? Where is the best position for Phil Foden to play in the England side? Does Cole Palmer get into the starting team?

In our special England preview episode ahead of Euro 2024 Gary, Alan and Micah look back at the 2020 tournament and how the side have developed since then.

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GAZZA: Smashing Up Glenn Hoddle’s Room, The Story Of A Tiger And A Horse’s Head & His Favourite Current England Player Jun 07, 2024

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Why did missing out on the 1998 World Cup squad have such a big impact on Gazza? How did he end up in a zoo in China with a tiger and a horse’s head? Who is Gazza’s favourite England player from the squad going to Germany this summer?

Paul Gascoigne is back for the second part of his wide-ranging interview with Gary, Alan and Micah.

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