Phil Egan is back with Friday’s World Cup Daily as the fallout from England’s semi-final collapse to Argentina rolls on — and Thomas Tuchel insists he’s “100% committed” despite the criticism of his late defensive switches and questions over England’s identity.

Tim Vickery, Seamus Flanagan and Ben Symes dissect the baffling subs, the lack of an “outball”, and how Argentina adapted on the fly to flip the game.

Plus, Lionel Messi on Argentina’s belief ahead of Sunday’s final with Spain, and Vickery on Lionel Scaloni’s biggest triumph: integrating Messi as the team’s vocal leader.

There’s also LOI and FAI Cup news, with Derry’s European dropdown, Bohemians progressing, and a furious reaction to the Ringmahon Rangers fiasco.

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England are out of the World Cup – and Argentina are heading to a second final in a row after a dramatic 2-1 semi-final comeback in Atlanta.

Phil Egan breaks down how Anthony Gordon’s opener was overturned late on, with Enzo Fernandez striking from range before Messi delivers the killer cross for Lautaro Martinez in injury time. There’s reaction to Thomas Tuchel’s “shut up shop” subs, and why the momentum flipped so brutally.

Plus, Philippe Auclair on England’s familiar capitulation, Lionel Scaloni on capitalising, and the extra fallout – including Argentina facing FIFA action over a post-match banner – as Spain await in Sunday’s final.

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David Wilson, Matthew Brennan and Phil Egan are in studio for this week's Inside The Odds, discussing the semi-finals of the World Cup as Spain swept France by on Tuesday night while England crashed out in the second half against the World Champions Argentina

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England’s World Cup dream is over, so Ger, Colm & Enda are absolutely feasting on the fallout after that bonkers semi-final against Argentina.

From Pickford’s positioning and Bellingham’s reaction to the first goal, to that swing to 5-at-the-back and the “what are we even doing here?” chaos on the pitch, it’s a full post-mortem on how England, once again, couldn’t see it out.

Was it Tuchel bottling it with the subs? Did the players lose belief? And how much joy is it acceptable to take from crying kids and a Telegraph meltdown?

Plus: Messi’s moments, Argentina’s shithousery, and whether Spain can handle what’s coming next.

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Ben Symes is in for Stephen Doyle on this week’s League of Ireland Pod, alongside Vinny Perth and Gareth McGlynn, after a chaotic, unorthodox run of fixtures across the Premier Division.

They break down Drogheda’s massive 2-1 win away to Dundalk, the fallout and what it means at the bottom, plus Eoin Kenny’s move to Portsmouth and why it’s a brilliant, hard-earned story.

There’s big talk on John Russell leaving Sligo for Shelbourne — what it does to the Bit O’ Red, what Russell can bring to Tolka, and the growing Jamestown Analytics model behind the scenes.

And it’s Europe and the FAI Cup: Rovers’ 5-1 statement, Derry’s hope in the Brandywell, Bohs in Gibraltar, and the Ringmahon Rangers controversy.

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Phil Egan is back with Wednesday’s World Cup Daily, as Spain book their place in the World Cup final for the first time since 2010 after a dominant 2-0 win over France — and Didier Deschamps admits his side “didn’t turn up”.

It’s then all eyes on England v Argentina tonight as a rivalry for the ages is renewed, with Tuchel’s plan for Messi, Alexis Mac Allister walking back his pre-tournament comments, and Gary Lineker backing England to peak at the right time.

Plus, Shamrock Rovers make European history in Tallaght — overturning a two-goal deficit with a 5-1 win over Floriana — with reaction from Stephen Bradley and John McGovern.

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Shamrock Rovers are through in Europe after a huge 5-1 win over Floriana in Tallaght Stadium, and we’ve got the post-match reaction from Stephen Bradley & John McGovern as the Hoops flipped the tie on its head.

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Ben Symes, Matthew Brennan and David Wilson are back on The Green Scene as the lads catch up on a busy few weeks in Irish football — from the FAI EGM and the fallout of Ireland’s “home” game with Israel being moved abroad, to what that means for players and supporters.

There’s plenty of transfer chat too: Seamus Coleman training with Sheffield United and being linked with a host of Championship clubs, Troy Parrott’s next step after AZ, and where Alan Browne could land.

Plus: Grady McDonnell’s move to Nottingham Forest, what Spurs should do with Mason Melia, Damien Duff linking up with Keith Andrews at Brentford, and a quick World Cup semi-final spin to finish.

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Phil Egan is back with Tuesday’s World Cup Daily as we build up to the first semi-final: Spain v France in Dallas, with Didier Deschamps chasing a fourth World Cup final and Spain’s 2010 echoes being talked up by Xabi Alonso.

We also look ahead to England v Argentina in Atlanta, where security will be heightened amid the backdrop of historical tensions — plus reaction to the Tuchel/Bellingham storyline and Declan Rice’s fitness boost.

And there’s Irish interest too: Shamrock Rovers try to overturn a 2-0 deficit in Tallaght, while John O’Shea backs Seamus Coleman to find the right next move.

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Ger Gilroy, David Wilson and Matthew Brennan are here to bring you this week's episode of Inside The Odds, looking ahead to the upcoming Semi Final fixtures of Argentina versus England, and Spain versus France. 

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