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England manager Thomas Tuchel and captain Harry Kane speak to John Murray ahead of England's World Cup quarter-final against Norway. Tuchel says England still have "another gear" to find, while Kane explains why the squad's experience could be key to reaching the semi-finals. John is also joined by former England goalkeeper Paul Robinson to assess England's chances, compare Kane v Haaland, and dis...

Spain are through to a mouthwatering World Cup semi-final against France. Rick Edwards and Lloyd Griffith are joined by Guillem Balague and Stephen Warnock after watching Spain's win over Belgium in LA to discuss why Spain keep finding a way to win, whether Lamine Yamal has reached the heights everyone expected and why France now awaits in one of the ties of the tournament. The boys also look ahea...

England Assistant Manager Anthony Barry speaks with our senior football reporter Ian Dennis ahead of their quarter-final match against Norway. He shares his thoughts on Jarell Quansah's two-match ban for his red card against Mexico and talks about the dynamic between him with Thomas Tuchel, the team spirit and what lies ahead with Norway. 0’11 – Thoughts on Jarrell Quansah suspension 0’46 – 20 yea...

France are through to the World Cup semi-finals... but is there anyone left who can stop them? Rick Edwards and Lloyd Griffith are joined by Alistair Bruce-Ball after commentating on France's win over Morocco to break down another dominant display, Kylian Mbappé's penalty miss and the fascinating debate around stuttering versus non-stuttering run-ups from the penalty spot. Plus, Lloyd takes in som...

John Murray, Ian Dennis and Ali Bruce-Ball catch up ahead of the FIFA World Cup quarter-finals. John reflects on another amazing experience at the Azteca where he witnessed England grind out a 3-2 win over Mexico to reach the quarter-finals. Ian tells us what it was like being at the 'match of the tournament' - Argentina v Cape Verde. And has Ali possibly just eaten the best bowl of pasta in his l...

What should England expect from Norway? Ahead of the World Cup quarter-final, Rick Edwards and Lloyd Griffith are joined in Santa Monica by Norwegian fans Erik Steigen and Henning Gabrielsen, who bring a little bit of home to LA. They explain the Erling Haaland effect, why football has never been bigger in Norway, how confident Norwegians are of beating England and what this team means back home....

Argentina came from 2-0 down with just 11 minutes remaining to beat Egypt 3-2... but the biggest talking point afterwards was VAR. Rick Edwards and Lloyd Griffith are joined by the BBC's Football Issues Correspondent Dale Johnson to dissect the controversial decisions that overshadowed an extraordinary comeback and ask whether Egypt were denied a famous victory. Stephen Warnock is alongside the bo...

Cristiano Ronaldo's World Cup journey is over, and whether we'll ever see him in a Portugal shirt again remains to be seen. In this special edition of Football Daily, BBC business editor Simon Jack and journalist Zing Tsjeng brings you an episode of the Good Bad Billionaire podcast, exploring how Ronaldo transformed himself from a boy growing up in poverty on the remote island of Madeira into one...

The USA's World Cup is over after a 4-1 defeat to Belgium. Rick Edwards and Lloyd Griffith are joined by The Athletic's Adam Crafton from the stadium to react to the hosts' dramatic exit, the fallout from Folarin Balogun's controversial red-card suspension and the debate surrounding Donald Trump's call to FIFA over the decision. NBA player for the Cleveland Cavaliers and part owner of Leeds, Larry...

England are through to the World Cup quarter-finals after surviving the game of the tournament so far. Goals, red cards, VAR drama and an unforgettable night at the Azteca Stadium had it all as Thomas Tuchel's side edged past Mexico in a last-16 classic. With Lloyd Griffith back from Las Vegas, he joins Rick Edwards and Dion Dublin to relive an extraordinary evening, break down how England overcam...

Relive the atmosphere and instant reaction from 5Live at full time as England clinch a quarter final place in the World Cup, thanks to a heroic display from Thomas Tuchel's men. Mark Chapman is joined by Paul Robinson, Matthew Upson, Stephen Warnock and John Murray to discuss a night they'll never forget. Hear from Tuchel, Jordan Pickford, Jude Bellingham and a very hoarse Harry Kane in the Azteca...

Can England cope with Mexico? With Lloyd Griffith still in Las Vegas, Dion Dublin joins Rick Edwards to preview England's last-16 clash and ask whether they can handle the heat, altitude and atmosphere at the iconic Azteca Stadium. BBC Sport's senior football correspondent Sami Mokbel brings the latest from England camp, while Moroccan football journalist Amine El Mari explains why Morocco believe...

We're now more than half way through the World Cup and Rick Edwards and Lloyd Griffith have quite rightly earned themselves a day off, so here's a chance to listen back to some of their best moments on the podcast so far. TIMECODES: 0'27 - Lloyd's opening question in the BBC's first interview with an England player 4'40 - Rick & Lloyd on a tandem bike 8'37 - Steve Bracknall's appearance Englan...

World Cup winner and Spain's record goalscorer, David Villa, joins Rick Edwards to reflect on Spain's impressive 2-0 win over Austria and explains why he believes they can go all the way at this World Cup. The former Spain striker also discusses Mikel Oyarzabal's importance to this team, shares memories of playing alongside Lionel Messi and reveals what it takes to win football's biggest prize. Wi...

Harry Kane came to England's rescue to send Thomas Tuchel's side into the World Cup last 16 - but the biggest challenge may be what's waiting next. Rick Edwards and Lloyd Griffith are joined by John Murray to reflect on England's dramatic win before turning their attention to a mouthwatering last-16 tie against Mexico at the iconic Azteca Stadium. FOX Sports commentator Rodolfo Landeros gives the...

Relive the atmosphere and instant reaction from 5 Live at full-time as England's World Cup dream is saved by Harry Kane's brace against DR Congo. They now face Mexico in the cauldron of the Azteca Stadium for the Round of 16. Kelly Cates is joined by former England players Steph Houghton and Paul Robinson, plus John Murray and Kelly Somers get reaction from head coach Thomas Tuchel and the players...

England boss Thomas Tuchel and goalkeeper Jordan Pickford have been speaking to John Murray ahead of their Round of 32 tie against DR Congo. They talk about their expectations from a side that have impressed so far at the World Cup. And with penalty shootouts being ever present in this round so far, they discuss how they've prepared for that and whether they'll follow the blueprint set by Gareth S...

What does it mean to captain the USA at a home World Cup? Rick Edwards and Lloyd Griffith sit down with Tim Ream to talk about leading the United States, the responsibility of wearing the armband, the legacy this team hopes to leave behind and whether he'll keep his famous blonde hair if the USA win the World Cup. The Athletic's Laurie Whitwell joins to look back on another day in the last 16 as N...

Germany and the Netherlands are both out of the World Cup after dramatic penalty shootout defeats. Rick Edwards and Lloyd Griffith are joined by Raphael Honigstein to react to Germany's shock exit to Paraguay, ask where it all went wrong and discuss what comes next. Humphrey Ker also drops by to talk Wrexham, life working across the UK and USA, and how he spotted Switzerland's John Manzambi a few...

Former Chelsea and Spain captain César Azpilicueta talks to Steve Crossman about playing with a young Lamine Yamal, his time at Chelsea with Reece James and Thomas Tuchel, and his early years at Marseille working under Didier Deschamps. TIMECODES: 05:21 – Working with Didier Deschamps at Marseille 12:45 – Lamine Yamal 21:08 – Reece James 23:57 – Thomas Tuchel

Relive the atmosphere and instant reaction from 5 Live at full-time as England beat Panama at New York New Jersey Stadium to finish top of Group L at the FIFA World Cup. Mark Chapman is joined by Alan Shearer, Matthew Upson, Paul Robinson and correspondent John Murray. Also hear from Jude Bellingham, Thomas Tuchel, Marcus Rashford, Ezri Konsa and Harry Kane. INTERVIEWS 09:55 Jude Bellingham, 15:50...

Steve Clarke has resigned as Scotland manager following their World Cup exit, with Eilidh Barbour joining Rick Edwards and Lloyd Griffith to react to the news and assess what went wrong for Scotland. England are through to the last 32 after a 2-0 win over Panama. Paul Robinson joins from the stadium to break down another slightly underwhelming performance, with Harry Kane and Jude Bellingham again...

What could hosting the World Cup mean for football in the United States? Rick Edwards is back from his backgammon adventures to join Lloyd Griffith as Fulham's owner, Tony Khan, shares his perspective on the tournament, discusses the legacy it could leave in the USA and gives an update on Fulham following Marco Silva's departure. Guillem Balague joins to react to one of the biggest shocks of the W...

Ecuador are through to the World Cup knockout stages for the first time in 20 years after a 2-1 win over Germany. With Rick Edwards away at a backgammon competition, Betty Glover steps into to co-host alongside Lloyd Griffith to wrap up another dramatic day at the World Cup where calculators are out as Scotland's knockout hopes go down to the wire. Mario Melchiot joins to reflect on Ecuador's hist...

Mark Chapman is joined by the Mayor of New York City Zohran Mamdani. They discuss the USA team's start to the World Cup, the experience for fans and the potential challenges of President Trump attending the World Cup final. They also speak about the impact New York Knicks' Championship win has had on the City. He shares his thoughts on the newly elected Makerfield MP Andy Burnham and whether the s...