The Totally Football Show with James Richardson

Jimbo welcomes Michael Cox and Duncan Alexander into the pod after a day of illuminating action at the Euros.

Czech Republic hog the headlines by eliminating the Netherlands in the first shock of the last 16. But are they still the weakest team in the competition? And can Frank De Boer be blamed for the crazy mistakes of his players?

Number 1 ranked Belgium knock out holders Portugal, in a game signposted by selfishness and stroppiness. And it’s time to bust the myth that Ronaldo is good at free-kicks.

It’s another big day of action. Juraj Vrdoljak tells us whether Croatia fear Spain, the team that inflicted their heaviest defeat ever. And Julien Laurens previews France v Switzerland, as Pogba looks to build on his position as perhaps the player of the tournament so far.

Plus we appreciate Balotelli, Cassano and Prandelli 9 years on.

RUNNING ORDER: 

• PART 1: Netherlands 0-2 Czech Republic with Karel Haring (03m 30s)

• PART 2: Belgium 1-0 Portugal (16m 30s)

• PART 3a: Croatia v Spain preview with Juraj Vrdoljak (29m 00s)

• PART 3b: France v Switzerland preview with Julien Laurens (34m 00s)

• PART 4: The odds with Paddy Power (46m 45s)

• PART 5: On This Day – Super Mario Balotelli in 2012 (49m 00s)

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Jimbo’s back and he’s brought Sasha Goryunov and Tom Williams with him as the knockout stages of Euro 2020 get underway.

Denmark dismantle Wales 4-0 in Amsterdam as their fairy-tale continues to the quarter-finals. Niels Harild tells us why the Danes are daring to dream of a repeat of 1992. What will Gareth Bale do next? International football only? Golf?

Italy need extra time to eliminate Austria at Wembley, with the beaten side showing just how good they are.

Having seen glimpses of Belgium at their best, will we be able to see a classic with Portugal on the worst pitch at the tournament in Seville?

And with no side showing themselves to be completely dominant, Michiel Jongsma fancies the Netherlands to go to the semi-finals as pessimism is replaced by arrogance.

Plus England 1-2 Iceland – five years on.

RUNNING ORDER: 

• PART 1: Wales 0-4 Denmark with Niels Harild (03m 30s)

• PART 2: Italy 2-1 Austria (19m 30s)

• PART 3a: Belgium v Portugal preview (28m 30s)

• PART 3b: Netherlands v Czech Republic preview with Michiel Jongsma  (34m 00s)

• PART 4: The odds with Paddy Power (43m 30s)

• PART 5: On This Day – England 1-2 Iceland (47m 00s)

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It's a rest day here at Totally, so while we gear up for the knockouts of Euro 2020, allow us to take you back to Euro 2004 with the latest episode from The Athletic's Euro Stories, featuring some of your favourite voices from Team Totally. If you like what you hear, you can catch up with previous episodes by follow or subscribing to our Beyond The Headline feed on Apple, Spotify and all the usual places.

Jimbo will be back - and so will we - shortly after the final whistle of Wales v Denmark and Italy v Austria

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Matt Davies Adams, Daniel Storey and Adam Crafton are here on the day of goals and destiny in the Euros.

In Group F, F stood for fun as each team at some stage were bottom of the table or facing England in the next round.

In Group E, we weren't expecting too much but Spain came to have a fiesta, with a hand from Martin Dubravka, whilst Sweden and Poland put on a five goal thriller. So have Spain finally arrived?

And now all eyes turn to the Round of 16 which kicks off on Saturday with Wales v Denmark with the former left asking "are we the badies?" And we try to work out if there's any way past Italy for Austria.

All that plus a dive into UEFA's "politics", some Euro 2004 action, and our updated predictions.

RUNNING ORDER

• PART 1: Germany 2-2 Hungary with Rafael Honigstein (03m 30s)
• PART 1b: Portugal 2-2 France with Julien Laurens (10m 30s)
• PART 2a: Spain 5-0 Slovakia (20m 30s)
• PART 2b: Sweden 3-2 Poland (24m 30s)
• PART 3: News (28m 30s)
• PART 4a: Wales v Denmark preview (38m 30s)
• PART 4b: Italy v Austria preview (42m 00s)
• PART 5: The Odds with Paddy Power (45m 30s)
• PART 6: Rash conclusions 2.0 (48m 40s)

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Matt Davies Adams, Tom Williams, and Daniel Storey are here as England top Group D and as Scotland bid farewell to their first tournament in 23 years.

So Scotland are out but what does it mean? We ask The Athletic's Jordan Campbell who's live at Hampden for his reflections on a heartbreaking night for the Tartan Army.

More positive scenes over at Wembley though, well for 12 minutes anyway, as Sterling netted again and England top the group and look at facing, erm, France/Germany/Portugal/Hungary!

Speaking of which tomorrow is today and today is the last day of the group stages, and there are still two groups to sort out. Namely Group E and F where it's looking concerning for Spain and rather brighter for Germany.

All that plus we hit a few bum notes.

RUNNING ORDER

• PART 1: Heroes to Villains (01m 30s)
• PART 2a: Scotland 1-3 Croatia with Jordan Campbell (03m 30s)
• PART 2b: England 1-0 Czech Republic (12m 30s)
• PART 3a: Wembley capacity (24m 30s)
• PART 3b: Spain v Slovakia preview with Alvaro Romeo (28m 00s) 
• PART 3c: Sweden v Poland preview (35m 30s)
• PART 4a: Hungary v Germany preview (39m 00s)
• PART 4b: France v Poland preview (42m 30s)
• PART 5: The Odds with Paddy Power (46m 30s)
• PART 6: Big bums big help (50m 00s)

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Matt Davies Adams, Rory Smith, and Sasha Goryunov are here as Denmark make their mark on this tournament and squeeze into the next stage whilst Austria find their fast flowing football.

Copenhagen was the place to be on Monday night as Denmark scored four magnificent goals to set up their place in the round of 16. Whilst Finland gave Belgium a run for their money before Lukaku turned the fireworks on. Plus we had one of the most memorable moments of the tournament so far - and VAR was involved in a positive way!

In Group C it's Ukraine who are left wondering if they're in or out, and we waved goodbye to tournament cult hero Goran Pandev with an emotional guard of honour.

Up next it's England v Czech Republic and Croatia v Scotland where it's "you finish second" "no, you finish second" at Wembley and win at all costs in Hampden. And where Covid 19 is wreaking havoc with protocols as Billy Gilmour is out and it's a bit of a confusion over Mount and Chilwell for England.

All that plus there's a rather special 'On This Day' for Matt - and we find out that his dog has a middle name....

RUNNING ORDER

• PART 1: Drama or no drama? (01m 30s)
• PART 2a: Denmark 4-1 Russia (05m 30s)
• PART 2b: Belgium 2-0 Finland (14m 00s)
• PART 3a: Austria 1-0 Ukraine (21m 30s)
• PART 3b: Netherlands 3-0 North Macedonia (24m 30s) 
• PART 4a: England v Czech Republic preview. (29m 00s)
• PART 4b: Scotland v Croatia preview with JJ Bull (37m 30s)
• PART 5: The Odds with Paddy Power (47m 30s)
• PART 6: On This Day (50m 30s)

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Matt Davies-Adams welcomes Duncan Alexander and Robyn Cowen into the pod as Wales progress to the knockout stages.

Robert Page’s side lose 1-0 in Rome but are still safely in the last 16. Are good-looking lads Italy the new tournament favourites? Are Turkey the worst dark horses ever?

Groups B and C will conclude on Monday. Ari Virtanen dares to dream of Finland upsetting Belgium and advancing to the next round.

It’s a chance for the likes of Lukaku, Yarmolenko and Dumfries to boost their Golden Boot hopes. And a chance to say goodbye Goran Pandev.

Plus some Arshavin on this day and what Torquay and Hartlepool did to steal the show on Sunday.

RUNNING ORDER: 

• PART 1: Italy 1-0 Wales (02m 30s)

• PART 2: Switzerland 3-1 Turkey (10m 00s)

• PART 3a: Previewing the conclusion of Group C (16m 00s)

• PART 3b: Previewing the conclusion of Group B (20m 00s)

• PART 3c: Finland’s hopes of progressing with Ari Virtanen (28m 00s)

• PART 4: The odds with Paddy Power (34m 30s)

• PART 5: The non-league Alisson and the fashionista Arshavin (36m 30s)

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Matt Davies-Adams is joined by Lynsey Hooper and Tom Williams after arguably the most exciting day of action yet at Euro 2020.

Germany bounce back from defeat to France with a 4-1 thrashing of Portugal. Never write them off. Are the holders in danger of elimination at the group stage?

Hungary cause their own upset by holding world champions France in Budapest. Should Les Bleus be concerned about the lack of goals from Karim Benzema?

Speaking of a lack of goals, Spain toil to another draw, this time with Poland. Alvaro Romeo identifies the reasons behind their struggles. From the weather to fan apathy.

Group A concludes on Sunday with Wales travelling to Rome to face Italy and confirm their place in the next round. Will the likes of Ramsey, Bale and Ward impress again?

Plus Seaman’s laugh, Foden’s flick, and Sousa’s fashion faux-pas. 

RUNNING ORDER: 

• PART 1a: Germany 4-1 Portugal with David Novo (03m 00s)

• PART 1b: Hungary 1-1 France (15m 00s)

• PART 2: Spain 1-1 Poland with Alvaro Romeo (24m 00s)

• PART 3: Previewing the conclusion of Group A (34m 00s)

• PART 4: The odds with Paddy Power (43m 00s)

• PART 5: Who will be this tournament’s Panenka? (45m 30s)

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Matt Davies-Adams, Duncan Alexander and Daniel Storey react to one of the most anticipated days of Euro 2020 so far.

Scotland take a point from Wembley as Steve Clarke’s bold selection pays off. Has Gareth Southgate been spooked by the anonymous Harry Kane? And is there much point in lionising Grealish when England function best as a team?

Group F on Saturday offers mouth-watering clashes between Hungary and France and Portugal up against Germany. Raphael Honigstein gives us his thoughts on what Jogi Low’s tactical approach should be against the holders.

Spain take on Poland where it’s Morata v Lewandowski – equals when it comes to international tournaments. And not in a good way.

Plus Blackburn’s Ben Brereton bags in the Copa America. And Duncan’s favourite thing about Jan Koller.

RUNNING ORDER: 

• PART 1: England 0-0 Scotland (02m 30s)

• PART 2a: Croatia 1-1 Czech Republic (14m 30s)

• PART 2b: Sweden 1-0 Slovakia (18m 45s)

• PART 3a: Portugal v Germany preview with Raphael Honigstein (22m 30s)

• PART 3b: Hungary v France preview (32m 00s)

• PART 3c: Spain v Poland preview (34m 30s)

• PART 4: The odds with Paddy Power (37m 45s)

• PART 5: On This Day and Big Ben Brereton (39m 30s)

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Matt Davies Adams, Daniel Storey, and Carl Anka are here with the fall out from Thursday's action and to set you up for a big Friday.

On the show it was an emotional night in Copenhagen as Denmark played Belgium and united in celebration of Christian Eriksen after 10 minutes.

Elsewhere The Netherlands secured their place in the knockout stages with a 2-0 win over Austria. We ask if the draw is in the favour?

And we wave a fond farewell to North Macedonia who lost 2-1 to Ukraine.

Then it's all eyes to Wembley as England and Scotland ready themselves to do battle. To get the Scottish perspective we speak with Scotland and Chelsea midfielder, Erin Cuthbert, whilst back in the pod we assess Southgate's best full back options.

Plus there's previews on Croatia v Czech Republic and Sweden v Slovakia, and we ask what on earth Spurs are doing?

RUNNING ORDER

• PART 1: Denmark 1-2 Belgium (02m 30s)
• PART 2a: Netherlands 2-0 Austria (10m 10s)
• PART 2b: North Macedonia 1-2 Ukraine (15m 00s)
• PART 3a: England v Scotland preview with Erin Cuthbert (17m 30s)
• PART 3b: Croatia v Czech Republic preview (32m 00s)
• PART 3c: Sweden v Slovakia preview (33m 00s)
• PART 4: The Odds with Paddy Power (36m 00s)
• PART 5a: Sometimes maybe good (39m 00s)
• PART 5b: 500 not out (44m 00s)

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