Review chat with Chris Skudder in Kazan (joined by his tour guide Vasili) + journalist Tom McDermott. Thoughts on the tournament as a whole, the revitalisation of international football, England 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿 and what could come next. Get in touch with us on social media with your thoughts.

England win on penalties for the first time at a World Cup. Discussing the seminal event and what it says about Gareth Southgate’s preparation of his players - tactically, physically and psychologically.

England finally win a penalty shoot out! Second in 8 total shoot outs! No accident though. Vindication of Gareth Southgate’s holistic approach to coaching - conditioning bodies and minds. My thoughts here - ping me your’s @eddraper81

Talking the surreality of England v Belgium & the World Cup so far with Chris (briefly before his phone drops out) & Tom in Manchester - before we lose him abruptly too! Apologies for roughhouse ending, but lots covered here. Get in touch with us on social media to have your say!

Historic day for the England football team - biggest ever win at the World Cup and thru to the last. Meanwhile the England cricket team whitewashed Australia for the first time EVER. Could the connection be in the emphasis on psychology and carefree - live-in-the-moment philosophies in both camps? All in the mind? Don’t fear, don’t overthink? Hit me up with your thoughts on twitter - @eddraper81

Shakespeare wrote ‘there is no art to find the mind’s construction in the face.’ Just wonder if Lionel Messi’s strained expression for toiling Argentina offers a different view. What do you think? @eddraper81 on twitter - love to hear from you.

Thoughts on England’s win v Tunisia after an enjoyable watch in a pub in Ealing, West London. @eddraper81 on twitter - like to hear your thoughts.

Is there a sport that offers such hope and opportunity to the underdog as football? Not judging by the World Cup so far - where powerhouse nations Germany, Brazil, Argentina and Spain all failed to win on the opening weekend. Is there also a life lesson in there - don’t over-respect or be daunted by people with prestigious CVs. Get your tactics rights - who knows what can happen!

The World Cup is here! Talking tournaments & players past & present. England bent - as we’re English and - but cover loads of subjects. Also talk about going into a World Cup as parents - 28 years after we were both dragged into World Cup mania at Italia 90. Let us know your memories and predictions for Russia 2018.

Chatting to my mate, former boxer, promoter, current pundit & motivational speaker Spencer Fearon. Talking boxing & Life - how they reflect & inform each other