We’re back!Series 3 of The Greatest Game kicks off with a serial winner, Xabi Alonso!Xabi talks about becoming a manager, European nights at Anfield, playing in the El Clásico and Spain’s golden generation. Lastly, Jamie asks Xabi to name his ultimate 5-a-side team, and reveal the greatest game he has ever played in (it’s not Istanbul!). Follow us on:Instagram @greatestgamepod Twitter @greatestgamepod  Email: greatestgamepod@gmail.com

27: Xabi Alonso

Welcome to the Greatest Game with Jamie Carragher, where each week Jamie will be speaking to a footballer or a football fan, about their team, their love of football and asking what is the greatest game of football that they have ever seen or played in.Twitter @GreatestGamePodInstagram @greatestgamepodEmail greatestgamepod@gmail.com

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On the last episode of Series 3, Jamie is joined by Premier League winner and former teammate, Joe Cole. Joe talks about England’s EURO 2020 final defeat against Italy, Sir Alex Ferguson wanting to sign him as a teenager, captaining West Ham at the age of 21, José Mourinho’s impact at Chelsea, having drinks with Carlo Ancelotti, and playing with Eden Hazard at Lille. Joe also reveals his greatest game and ultimate 5-a-side team. Follow us on: Instagram: @greatestgamepodTwitter: @greatestgamepodEmail: greatestgamepod@gmail.com

38: Joe Cole

On the penultimate episode of the series, Jamie is joined by former Premier League and England international striker, Jermian Defoe. Jermain talks about the famous East London Sunday League team ‘Senrab FC’, playing under Harry Redknapp, handing in his transfer request at West Ham, his England career, winning the league with Rangers and the best goal he has ever scored.Jermain also reveals his greatest game and ultimate 5-a-side team. Follow us on: Instagram: @greatestgamepodTwitter: @greatestgamepodEmail: greatestgamepod@gmail.com

37: Jermain Defoe

This week, Jamie is joined by the Mayor of Greater Manchester and massive Everton fan, Andy Burnham. Andy talks about Rafa Benítez moving to Everton, watching his boyhood club in the 80s, the 20th anniversary of The Hillsborough disaster being the catalyst for the second inquiry, David Moyes, and Ian Rush nearly signing for the blues! Andy also reveals his greatest game and ultimate 5-a-side team. Follow us on:Instagram: @greatestgamepodTwitter: @greatestgamepodEmail: greatestgamepod@gmail.com

36: Andy Burnham

Jamie’s guest this week is a Premier League, FA Cup and Champions League winner… it’s Phil Neville. Phil talks about growing up wanting to be a cricketer, breaking into the Man United first team, dealing with the scrutiny towards him and Gary, playing under Sir Alex Ferguson, joining Everton and his management career thus far.Phil also reveals his greatest game and ultimate 5-a-side team. Follow us on:Instagram: @greatestgamepodTwitter: @greatestgamepodEmail: greatestgamepod@gmail.com

35: Phil Neville

We have a first on this week’s episode, as Jamie is joined by former Premier League referee, Mark Clattenburg.Mark talks about grassroots level refereeing being about 'survival', his toughest matches to referee, coping with mistakes, managing players on the pitch, Sir Alex Ferguson’s presence and VAR. Mark also tells Jamie his greatest game and ultimate 5-a-side team.  Follow us on:Instagram: @greatestgamepod Twitter: @greatestgamepod  Email: greatestgamepod@gmail.com

27: Xabi Alonso

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