We're not messing around this week. This is your early bird podcast featuring Janan Ganesh, one of the best writers in the land of England.

We go big on:

Walker and Stones confirmed absences

Jesus playing for his career

Media jabs and the underlying reasons

Declan Rice love fest

Ethan Nwaneri signs - what it means!

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