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Adrian Durham is poolside in Miami with Stuart Pearce and Jim Proudfoot for another packed World Cup Daily. Portugal march on, Ronaldo lives to fight another day, and European Football Expert Andy Brassell takes an insightful look at the era-defining Ronaldo v Messi debate - why it still matters and how both icons pushed each other to greatness. We look ahead to Argentina v Cape Verde - can Cape Verde pull off the unthinkable, or is Messi ready to steal the show again? There’s also a fiery VAR debate about whether football really needs a Snickometer.

Plus: more England reflections after the DR Congo drama and how smart is their plan to tackle the altitude of Mexico?

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Adrian Durham is joined by Stuart Pearce and Jim Proudfoot in Atlanta as Harry Kane’s two goals send England past DR Congo and into the last 16, where Mexico await.
They break down the key talking points and Tuchel’s tactics, Jim brings the key Kane stats and Stuart reflects on climbing Mount Kilimanjaro to show just how difficult England’s trip to Mexico City’s Azteca Stadium could be in the heat and thin air.

Plus, you’ll hear from Thomas Tuchel, Declan Rice and Elliot Anderson.

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Adrian Durham is joined in Atlanta by Stuart Pearce and Jim Proudfoot ahead of England’s round-of-32 clash with DR Congo. The team react to Thomas Tuchel’s updates on John Stones, Reece James, Jarell Quansah and Djed Spence, and discuss how England can break down a stubborn low block.

There’s also debate over England’s defensive concerns, Gareth Southgate’s penalty protocol and Jordan Pickford on staying focused, playing indoors and even singing Vindaloo.

Plus, a closer look at DR Congo’s Premier League contingent, why so many penalties are being missed, Erling Haaland’s extraordinary international numbers and France laying down a serious World Cup marker.

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Join Natalie Sawyer, commentator Joe Shennan, and "pathological optimist" Mark McGhee in outside the Azteca Stadium in Mexico City as they look ahead to Mexico's Round of 32 match against Ecuador.
Joe maintains his stance that Steve Clarke should receive a knighthood or significant recognition, they discuss Brazil's last minute win and reflect on the Mexico pre-match press conference.

Plus, the team looks ahead to how England would fair against Mexico if they were both to advance to the Round of 16 and we hear some off-pitch searches for wrestler masks.

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Join Natalie Sawyer, commentator Joe Shennan, and "pathological optimist" Mark McGhee in Mexico City as they unpack Scotland's tournament run!

Things get heated as Joe and Mark go head-to-head over Steve Clarke’s legacy, there are some shock admissions and group stage reflections.

Plus, the team looks ahead with their Round of 32 predictions and we hear some off-pitch drama surrounding a stolen taco.

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