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Join Alex Crook for one final pod before he packs his sunglasses and iconic cowboy hat and heads to the airport.

Crook joins Darren Bent and Andy Goldstein on Drive to reflect on their tournament memories. They share plenty of tales, including getting seasick in New York, getting star struck in Miami and getting sweaty playing padel with Woody Harrelson.

Plus, Laura Woods and Ally McCoist drop by to tell us what they have been up to, and Ally shares his take on Tuchel.

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Alex Crook is joined by former Watford captain Troy Deeney to react to England’s heartbreaking World Cup defeat at the hands of Argentina.

They discuss whether Thomas Tuchel’s tactics were ultimately the problem, whether he needs to resign and where it all went wrong on the pitch for the Three Lions.

PLUS The team also look ahead to Saturday’s third-place playoff, before turning their focus to the future of a transitionary, aging squad—with Harry Kane set to be 36 by the time the next tournament rolls around—asking the ultimate question: Will England ever win the World Cup again?

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Adrian Durham is joined by Stuart Pearce and Jim Proudfoot in Atlanta after England’s World Cup dream ends in defeat to Argentina. They examine Thomas Tuchel’s tactics, Lionel Messi’s decisive impact and whether the England manager’s decisions were a sackable offence, before looking ahead to Argentina v Spain in the final.

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Adrian Durham is joined in Atlanta by England legend Stuart Pearce and commentator Jim Proudfoot ahead of England’s huge World Cup semi-final against Argentina.

They discuss Thomas Tuchel’s team selection, Jude Bellingham’s influence and how England can stop Lionel Messi, as well as the historic rivalry between the two nations and the potential for Argentina’s dark arts to play a part. Plus, hear exclusively from Tuchel, John Stones, Ezri Konsa and Marc Guéhi.

The team also reflect on Spain’s impressive 2–0 victory over France.

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Alex Crook and Troy Deeney are live from New York City with a massive preview of the World Cup semi-finals as the final four prepare for battle.

The boys take a deep dive into the blockbuster clash between France and Spain. Can Kylian Mbappé fire Les Bleus to another final, or will Spain's midfield maestros dominate? Troy breaks down how to stop the French machine and we also hear from the new Chelsea boss Xabi Alonso who explained his views on the match.

PLUS attention turns to the heavyweight showdown between England and Argentina. After the Three Lions' dramatic quarter-final escape, the guys debate how England can stop Lionel Messi and company. Troy also discusses Noni Madueke and whether we'll see him play a part in this match as well as revealing who he would start at number 10, Lionel Messi or Jude Bellingham...

It's the final four of the 2026 World Cup and this is your comprehensive preview on the talkSPORT World Cup Daily.

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