Hugh Woozencroft is in Qatar - with Gregor Robertson and Tom Allnutt in London.
Messi impressed as Argentina avoided a late shock to beat Australia - but are the rest of the team offering enough? (00:00)
The Netherlands ended the USA’s tournament - but is the future bright for the Americans? (11:31)
Argentina will play The Netherlands next - are the South Americans good enough or do they rely on Messi too much? (19:42)
England play their Last 16 game against Senegal today - but who should Gareth Southgate name in his starting XI? (30:10)
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World Cup 2022: Episode 14 - Messi Scores In His 1000th Game, But Argentina Look Beatable

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The excitement builds for tonight's mammoth opener: Germany v Scotland. Tom Clarke is joined by Martin Samuel, Jonathan Northcroft and Gregor Robertson to make their predictions, plus they discuss the merits and flaws of tournament camps.  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Euros Daily #1: It's finally here...

Martin Samuel, Gregor Robertson and James Gheerbrant join Tom Clarke for the first episode of ‘The Game: Euro pods.’ Martin is in Berlin ahead of the first match, James is packing his bags ready to join him.    They run the rule over who starts along side Declan Rice in midfield…someone makes a surprisingly strong case Adam Wharton. Martin pulls on a Wham analogy, “sometimes someone just needs to play the tambourine!” Before assessing if Scotland have a chance against the hosts, a quick look at domestic matters as Ten Hag stays at Manchester United. Is he there on merit, or through lack of alternatives…? Finally, Scotland can they, will they…?  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Euros preview 2: Germany awaits and Southgate's future

  Gregor Robertson, Tony Cascarino and Alyson Rudd join Tom Clarke to select England's starting line up. After some  surprising squad selections and a disappointing final performance…should fans be worried? The team look at potential partnerships, at the back, in midfield and out wide. Gregor thinks there are question marks against all bar four of England’s starting line-up, Alyson sees a right foot heavy squad, Tony wonders if they could take a gamble on a different formation…? After the break a look at Scotland; where will the goals come from and does Steve Clarke need to re build some confidence. Finally, have Manchester City sparked a civil war within the premier league? What are the ramifications of their legal challenge to the premier league…? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Euros preview: Are England and Scotland ready?

In a special edition of ‘The Game’ former player and Premier League manager David Moyes joins The Times team to discuss all things Scotland. David is alongside two other die-hard Scotland fans Jonathan Northcroft and Scotland correspondent Michael Grant. Englishman Tom Clarke is the awkward one asking the questions. David has followed Scotland all over the world for more than 40 years, he’s been through the coaching system and worked with many Scotland greats. He even lays claim to having part of the famous Wembley posts on his bus back north in 1977. Between them the team discuss great Scottish players and coaches, famous games and even a bet with Kevin Kegan at Wembley. Finally, they look at the current Scotland team as they head to Germany…oh and a quick chat about David’s time managing England linchpin Declan Rice. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

David Moyes and the Famous Tartan Army

Is this Madrid team the greatest ever in club football? After winning their fifteenth European cup could you argue they have three of the best five players in the world. With them also set to sign Kylian Mbappe can any team get close to them? Jose Mourinho is back, this time at Turkish side Fenerbahçe…will it be a marriage made in heaven or a tempestuous affair?   Gregor Robertson, Tom Allnutt and Tony Cascarino discuss who goes to Germany and who goes home from the initial England squad. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

World Cup 2022: Episode 14 - Messi Scores In His 1000th Game, But Argentina Look Beatable

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