We break down a bittersweet morning for the home nations as England and Scotland are left to fly the flag alone in the USA.

Turning our focus to Wembley, we look ahead to Thomas Tuchel’s England side hosting Uruguay and debate whether the crowd will heed the boss's plea to end the "boo-boy" treatment of the returning Ben White.

Plus, we head to Joe Gallagher’s gym in Manchester to preview a massive heavyweight crossroads clash between the rising phenom Moses Itauma and the durable Jermaine Franklin.

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We assess the World Cup play-offs and the home nations’ hopes, examine Everton’s potential legal challenge over Chelsea with Football Finance Expert Stefan Borson, preview Moses Itauma v Jermaine Franklin with Spencer Oliver and hear from Adam Catterall after his exclusive Conor Benn interview. Plus, Boxer Willy Hutchinson clashes with Simon when they discuss his lightweight bout against Ezra Taylor.

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Mo Salah has dropped the news he's leaving Liverpool for free at the end of the season. No doubt he departs a Liverpool legend, but is the mood turning sour?

Meanwhile, Ipswich Town find themselves in the crosshairs of some of their own fanbase after Reform UK leader Nigel Farage used Portman Road for promotional content.

Plus, it's been reported that missing out on the Champions League isn't a dealbreaker for Liam Rosenior at Chelsea. Is that believable?

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Simon weighs in on John Terry's social media post and asks whether political views should affect roles in football. Plus, Gus Poyet joins us ahead of England v Uruguay and gives his take on the turmoil at Spurs, Mark McGhee discusses whether anyone can challenge the Old Firm and Francis Warren previews Moses Itauma’s fight with Jermaine Franklin and what could come next.

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Manchester City comfortably beat Arsenal 2-0 in the Carabao Cup Final to win the first silverware of the season, but will the result have any impact on the title race? And, after missing out on winning a trophy, has the pressure ramped up on Arsenal boss Mikel Arteta to deliver one this season? Plus, hear from City's matchwinner Nico O'Reilly.

During the show there was breaking news that Ben White has returned to the England squad, but after previously withdrawing from the 2022 World Cup camp and making himself unavailable for selection, does he deserve to play for his country again?

And, after losing 3-0 at home to Nottingham Forest, is this the end of the road for Igor Tudor at Tottenham Hotspur? Is it between them and West Ham in the battle for survival?

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England boss Thomas Tuchel has named a 35-man squad to give fringe players an audition ahead of the World Cup in friendlies against Uruguay and Japan at Wembley with Trent Alexander-Arnold, Ollie Watkins and Luke Shaw among the big omissions as James Garner earns his first senior call-up. We debate Tuchel's bold strategy - is it a stroke of genius?

Meanwhile, it's a massive weekend at the bottom of the Premier League table. We preview the high-stakes six-pointer as Spurs and Nottingham Forest battle it out.

Plus, the two top teams in the country face off for the season's first piece of silverware. Is this the start of an Arsenal dynasty, or will Man City provide a reality check?

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Liverpool march into the Champions League quarter-finals, but has Arne Slot truly won over the doubters? We also dissect Newcastle’s seven-goal collapse at the Nou Camp and ask whether Eddie Howe’s project is hitting a wall. Plus, we debate the rise of the ‘family agent’, with Max Dowman’s inner circle seemingly ready to take charge of his career. Then boxing comes to the studio as Spencer Oliver and Frank Smith preview Tyler Denny’s title defence, the latest on AJ and Callum Smith’s next fight.

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Arsenal beat Bayer Leverkusen 2-0 on the night, and 3-1 on aggregate, to advance to the quarter-finals of the Champions League. But after many had questioned their 'bottle', have Mikel Arteta's side risen to the test - and shown that they are marching towards an incredible quadruple?

Manchester City lost 5-1 on aggregate to Real Madrid, meaning boss Pep Guardiola has won one Champions League trophy in ten years at the club. Is this a good enough return for a manager of his calibre? Or, does it show just how difficult it is to win Europe's premier competition? And, after Chelsea were thrashed 8-2 by PSG on aggregate, has Liam Rosenior shown he has a lot to learn - and fast - as Blues boss?

Plus, African Football Reporter for The Guardian, Osasu Obayiuwana joined to discuss Senegal being stripped of their AFCON title, as it was awarded to Morocco; and will it be down to FIFA President Gianni Infantino, or American President Donald Trump, to decide whether Iran plays at this summer's World Cup?

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Chelsea are fined £10.75m and handed a suspended transfer ban over secret payments - Football finance expert Stefan Borson joins us to explain what it all means. Why did they do it, and have they effectively gotten away with it? Plus, we examine whether the Premier League’s punishment is consistent.

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Tottenham Hotspur scored a 90th minute equaliser to draw 1-1 at Liverpool... did the result and performance show they'll have enough to retain their Premier League status? Or, was it actually the worse case scenario, as interim boss Igor Tudor will now continue in his role? And, is Arne Slot's job at Liverpool totally secure?

Chelsea lost 1-0 at home to Newcastle, but even the defeat was overshadowed by the players huddling around the ball before kick off, which referee Paul Tierney got stuck inside. Boss Liam Rosenior said the huddle was the players' decision, as they look to "respect the ball", but is this just performative nonsense?

Plus, will Michael Carrick get the Manchester United job permanently after another victory? And, after 16-year-old Max Dowman became the league's youngest ever scorer after he sealed Arsenal's 2-0 win over Everton - which sent them nine points clear at the top of the table after Manchester City's 1-1 draw at West Ham - could he make Thomas Tuchel's England squad for the World Cup?

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