{"version":"1.0","type":"rich","provider_name":"Acast","provider_url":"https://acast.com","height":250,"width":700,"html":"<iframe src=\"https://embed.acast.com/$/62e90af8d40557001270a30e/6a334729e312351cc432cda7?\" frameBorder=\"0\" width=\"700\" height=\"250\"></iframe>","title":"Praise for Bellingham, Rashford and England's Bench - That Could be the Difference","thumbnail_width":200,"thumbnail_height":200,"thumbnail_url":"https://open-images.acast.com/shows/62e90af8d40557001270a30e/1781745103297-76fee98d-aa1d-4878-a022-f477977ee1ca.jpeg?height=200","description":"<p>Following England’s opening victory over Croatia, Rio is full of praise for the way Thomas Tuchel set up and managed the team after they scored 4 goals and created many more opportunities.</p><p> </p><p> After watching the match in his Airbnb with Joel Beya and Ste Howson - Rio praises the performances of Jude Bellingham, Marcus Rashford and Elliot Anderson.</p><p> </p><p> There were some concerns about the defence who were put under pressure numerous times but Rio explains why John Stones challenge of switching sides as a centre-back is such a difficult one to overcome.</p><p> </p><p> Harry Kane joins the likes of Kylian Mbappe, Erling Haaland and Lionel Messi who all scored at least two goals in their opening fixture which prompts a debate around the effectiveness of Cristiano Ronaldo after he drew a blank for Portugal against DR Congo.</p><p> </p><p> According to Rio - England’s squad depth could be a hugely decisive factor in their journey through the tournament and suggests only France can compete with the attacking prowess on the bench that Tuchel has at his disposal</p><p><br></p>","author_name":"Rio Ferdinand Presents"}