{"version":"1.0","type":"rich","provider_name":"Acast","provider_url":"https://acast.com","height":250,"width":700,"html":"<iframe src=\"https://embed.acast.com/$/6242e9f71c8beb00139400a6/6a32c4e39b5ac7a3ab42a4ba?\" frameBorder=\"0\" width=\"700\" height=\"250\"></iframe>","title":"That England v Croatia Episode: Rio Ferdinand on Harry Kane &  HONEST thoughts on Trent! I Ep. 408","description":"<p>Pete, Tom and Sids are soaking up the California sun as their stateside World Cup tour continues on That Peter Crouch Podcast — and they've got a very special guest. Manchester United and England legend Rio Ferdinand joins the lads fresh from his DJ sets in the fan parks to share incredible stories from his playing days, including a surreal World Cup match against Brazil and an unforgettable moment at the hospital in South Africa that put his entire career into perspective!  </p><p><br></p><p>Rio opens up about his experiences at France 98 acting as Michael Owen's ultimate cheerleader, the tactical genius of Rivaldo, the heartbreak of missing out on the 2010 World Cup through injury, and his thoughts on Thomas Tuchel’s big squad selection decisions.  </p><p><br></p><p>The boys also react to the tournament's open nature and early surprises, debating whether the conditions and heat are going to play a massive factor for England. Plus, Chris Stark checks in all the way from London, capturing the fan atmosphere around Big Ben and finding out what the public really thinks Pete and Sids would be doing if they weren't footballers.  </p><p><br></p><p>Then it's over to the Paddy Power Predictor as Pete, Tom and Sids roll the dice for a special 'Vegas Baby' edition to lock in their scores for USA vs Australia.  Leave your England vs Croatia predictions in the comments below and let us know who you think lifts the trophy.</p><p><br></p><p><br></p><p>00:16 - Settling into LA life &amp; intense paddle games</p><p>01:07 - World Cup group stage open nature</p><p>03:54 - Fenway Park takeover &amp; football trivia debate</p><p>06:41 - Rio Ferdinand joins the show</p><p>07:22 - Rio's podcast guests &amp; Anderson's wild stories</p><p>09:48 - Early World Cup impressions &amp; USA buying in</p><p>12:04 - France 98 and the Michael Owen hype train</p><p>15:42 - England breakout stars &amp; Thomas Tuchel's tactics</p><p>20:45 - Rio's iconic World Cup moments against Argentina &amp; Brazil</p><p>24:34 - Playing against Rivaldo, Ronaldo &amp; Ronaldinho</p><p>27:40 - Trevoh Chalobah selection &amp; Rio's 2010 injury heartbreak</p><p>31:11 - The Trent Alexander-Arnold debate</p><p>33:04 - England's attacking firepower &amp; squad dynamics</p><p>36:15 - World Cup either/or quiz with Rio</p><p>41:05 - Chris Stark's London fan check-in from Big Ben</p><p>46:02 - Paddy Power Predictor: Dice rolls for USA vs Australia</p><p>50:20 - Final thoughts on England's group stage chances  </p><p><br></p><p>- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - </p><p><br></p><p>For more Peter Crouch: </p><p><br></p><p>Twitter - https://twitter.com/petercrouch </p><p>Therapy Crouch - https://www.youtube.com/@thetherapycrouch </p><p><br></p><p>For more Chris Stark:</p><p><br></p><p>Twitter - https://twitter.com/Chris_Stark</p><p>Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/chrisstark/</p><p><br></p><p>For more Steve Sidwell:</p><p><br></p><p>Twitter - https://twitter.com/sjsidwell </p><p>Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/stevesidwell14 </p><p><br></p><p>For more Rio Ferdinand:</p><p><br></p><p>Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/rioferdy5</p><p>Twitter - https://twitter.com/rioferdy5</p><p><br></p><p>#PeterCrouch #ThatPeterCrouchPodcast #WorldCup #RioFerdinand</p>","author_name":"Tall or Nothing"}