Jetting off on this international break with Jimbo are Duncan Alexander, Daniel Storey and Colin Millar.

World Cup qualifying is reaching its conclusion with France officially there, Norway all but officially there and Portugal blowing another chance to be there. Ronaldo is sent off in defeat to the Republic of Ireland who keep their hopes alive.

England make it 7 wins out of 7 as they beat Serbia 2-0. How much is Thomas Tuchel learning from this qualification campaign?

We discuss the possibility of Curaçao reaching next summer’s tournament and how San Marino can improve their chances by getting hammered against Romania.

Jay Harris joins us from Morocco where he’s watching the African play-offs before the inter-confederation play-offs in March, as Nigeria and DR Congo set up a decider on Sunday.

Plus all you need to know about the betting scandal that has rocked Turkish club football and led to over a thousand players being suspended.

Produced by Charlie Jones

RUNNING ORDER: 

• PART 1a: Ronaldo sees red against the Republic (03.30)

• PART 1b: European qualifying - Northern Ireland, Scotland & Wales’s hopes (07.00) 

• PART 2: England 2-0 Serbia (24.00)

• PART 3a: Nigeria 4-1 Gabon with Jay Harris (31.00)

• PART 3b: Could Curaçao qualify? (38.00)

• PART 3c: Why don’t more populous nations qualify? (42.00)

• PART 4: The Turkish betting scandal explained (45.00)

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