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Harry and John break down this week’s Premier League action and domestic drama. Marcus Rashford fires Barcelona to another La Liga title, while positional rival Anthony Gordon spends another week on the bench — but who will be the one feeding England’s talisman, Harry Kane? With just one month to go, places in Thomas Tuchel’s World Cup squad are still up for grabs. Who will be on the plane, and wh...

Harry and John break down this week's Premier League action and domestic drama. A long season brings questions over Cole Palmer and Morgan Rogers' form and fitness heading into the World Cup. With Bukayo Saka back on form and Harry Kane breaking records every week, could a season-defining World Cup see him win the Ballon d'Or? Read all of the latest football news: https://www.mirror.co.uk/sport/fo...

Journalist and transfer expert Pipe Sierra joins Harry Brent to preview Colombia in our 48-nation roadmap to the 2026 World Cup. He offers a blunt assessment of Colombian GOAT James Rodriguez, manager Néstor Lorenzo and the South American nation's chances this summer. __ Make Football Great Again is the definitive 48-nation roadmap to the 2026 World Cup, combining deep-dive interviews from across...

Babacar Diarra, a French and African football expert/journalist, joins Harry Brent for the latest edition of our 48-Nation Roadmap for the 2026 World Cup. He discusses the chances of Senegal, who won the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations on the pitch, but were later stripped of the title. The Lions of Teranga briefly left the field in protest during the contentious final in January, and the Confederation...

John Cross joins Harry Brent for another edition of our Player Ratings series, asking who will be on the plane to the 2026 World Cup, and who will be on their holidays? John and Harry discuss Thomas Tuchel's dwindling choices for the England squad, and react to the weekend's Premier League and FA Cup games. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jon Cotterill, South American football expert, commentator and scout, joins Harry Brent to discuss Brazil in our 48-nation roadmap to the 2026 World Cup. He discusses the Brazilian greats, the humiliation against Germany in 2014, and how Carlo Ancelotti's side could fare in this summer's tournament. You can order Jon's books here: Anatomy of a football scout: An in-depth look at player recruitment...

Harry Brent is joined by Dutch football expert Michael Statham to discuss the Netherlands' chances at the 2026 World Cup. Michael is frank with his assessment of Ronald Koeman, as well as the expectations for the Netherlands this summer. He also shares his thoughts on the embarrassment of riches in the midfield for Oranje. https://x.com/EredivisieMikehttps://www.football-oranje.com/ Learn more abo...

Harry and John break down this week's Premier League action, along with John's latest player ratings for those who are on the plane and those who can book their holidays. Make Football Great Again is the definitive 48-nation roadmap to the 2026 World Cup, combining deep-dive interviews from across the globe with legendary tournament anecdotes from our veteran reporters. Learn more about your ad ch...

South Africa head to the 2026 World Cup with renewed belief — but can Bafana Bafana make history? In this episode of Make Football Great Again, host Harry Brent is joined by renowned journalist Melissa Reddy to break down everything you need to know about South Africa ahead of the tournament. From the legacy of the 1996 AFCON triumph to the cultural power of football across the country, we explore...

The "Engine Room" of Europe is ready for North America. 🇨🇭 Switzerland has never failed to make it out of the group stage in over a decade, but can they finally break their 88-year knockout drought? In this episode of Make Football Great Again, Harry Brent is joined by Swiss football expert Craig King to profile the "heartbeat" of the Nati: Granit Xhaka. We dive deep into: The Hallucinating Goalie...

After a substitute appearance against Liverpool, is Phil Foden at risk of missing out on England’s World Cup squad? In this episode of Make Football Great Again, we break down the latest England player ratings and the biggest talking points ahead of the 2026 FIFA World Cup. 🔥 Topics covered: 📉 Foden’s dip in form at Manchester City — what does it mean for England? 🧤 James Trafford vs Dean Hende...

England’s latest international break raises serious questions ahead of the 2026 World Cup. A disappointing 1-1 draw with Uruguay and a shock 1-0 defeat to Japan have left Thomas Tuchel with plenty to think about — from player fatigue to big-name underperformance. In this special reaction episode of Make Football Great Again, Harry Brent is joined by chief football writer John Cross to break down:...

Harry Brent is joined by John Cross and Andy Dunn to remember the 2022 World Cup in Qatar. They discuss the missed opportunity for England under Gareth Southgate, Harry Kane's leadership, and Ben White's tension with the coaching staff. In this final episode of our Untold Stories series, John and Andy discuss the incredible final between Argentina and France, and whether Lionel Messi can be descri...

Should Saka's form worry Tuchel? and is Harry Kane the best classic No9 at this World Cup? In this episode of Make Football Great Again, we break down the latest domestic League results from across Europe and analyse the performances of England’s biggest stars playing within them. From standout displays to worrying form, we discuss whether the some players are going to peak or trough at this summe...

Direct from Wembley, John Cross shares his reaction to Thomas Tuchel's 35-man England squad with Jeremy Cross and Harry Brent. They discuss the snub of Trent Alexander-Arnold, surprise inclusions, and Tuchel's bold calls ahead of the 2026 World Cup. __ Make Football Great Again is the definitive 48-nation roadmap to the 2026 World Cup, combining deep-dive interviews from across the globe with lege...

Peter Coates, football writer, podcaster, and scout, joins Harry Brent on his Global Scouting Report to discuss World Cup holders Argentina. Peter, who is the editor of Golazo Argentino, tells Make Football Great Again about Lionel Messi's role in the 2026 World Cup, Argentina's GOATs, and whether Lionel Scaloni's men can retain the title. Peter Coates: https://x.com/Pedro_Coates Golazo Argentino:...

Are Premier League players being overworked… and could it hurt England at the next World Cup? In this episode of Make Football Great Again, we break down the latest Champions League results and analyse the performances of England’s biggest stars playing across Europe. From standout displays to worrying signs of fatigue, we discuss whether the intense schedule in the Premier League is pushing playe...

Andy Dunn and John Cross share their memories from the 2018 World Cup in Russia, which saw "feel good" England under Gareth Southgate unexpectedly reach the semi-finals. They tell Harry Brent about the goodwill between the England camp and the media, the surprise stars in Russia, and whether the Three Lions could have defeated France if they had made it to the final. From Slabhead to Darts, penalt...

Harry Brent is joined by John Cross and Jeremy Cross (not related) for another edition of our Untold Stories series. This time, we travel back to Brazil in 2014. John and Jeremy remember England going into "meltdown" in the group stages under Roy Hodgson, Germany's extraordinary 7-1 victory against the hosts, and meeting a famous face at half-time in the gents. __ Make Football Great Again is the...

Harry Brent is joined by John Cross to look back at the weekend's games - including 'El Cornerico' between Arsenal and Chelsea - and how they could affect Thomas Tuchel's selection for the 2026 World Cup. Harry and John also discuss what we may be ignoring when it comes to weather and environments that await the England squad this summer. __ Make Football Great Again is the definitive 48-nation ro...

John Cross shares his Untold Stories from the 2010 World Cup in South Africa, including mutiny in the ranks for England, the "bonkers" decision made by Fabio Capello, and why Gareth Barry epitomised the Three Lions campaign. From ghost goals to keeper confusion, Chelsea comrades to Rooney raging, John looks back at the unhappy camp with Harry Brent, and why it was no surprise that England were uni...

John Cross and Harry Brent are back to review the England players in action over the weekend, and whether the dials have shifted for Thomas Tuchel's team selection for the 2026 World Cup. The North London derby between Arsenal and Tottenham Hotspur saw a few Three Lions hopefuls - including Eberechi Eze, Bukayo Saka, Declan Rice, and Conor Gallagher - looking to impress. There was also the Battle...

Our Global Scouting Report starts in one of the host nations for the 2026 World Cup: Mexico. Harry speaks to Andre Villarreal and Christian Galvan from Futbol Asada to find out about the wonderkids, Mexican GOATs, veteran goalkeepers, and surprise contenders at football's biggest party. Don't forget the tequila! (Do drink responsibly.) Find out which Mexican youngster Andre and Christian believe w...

In the next edition of our Untold Stories, Andy Dunn looks back on the 2006 World Cup in Germany. The focus was less on the football, and more on the WAGs: the wives and girlfriends of the England stars. Many journalists, including Andy, shared the same hotel with the WAGs and the footballers' families – and he remembers the stories from Baden-Baden 20 years on. Plus he tells Harry Brent about Roo...

Harry Brent is joined by the Mirror's chief football writer John Cross to look at the England players who are making the case for their seat on the plane to the 2026 World Cup. John shares his early predictions for the Player of the Season, the comeback kings, and his thoughts on Three Lions boss Thomas Tuchel extending his contract until 2028. With a number of players giving Tuchel plenty to thin...