{"version":"1.0","type":"rich","provider_name":"Acast","provider_url":"https://acast.com","height":250,"width":700,"html":"<iframe src=\"https://embed.acast.com/$/6818be7d1d28d62313ac8ef3/6a33d3bff1ca90f587f9c520?\" frameBorder=\"0\" width=\"700\" height=\"250\"></iframe>","title":"Are England fun again? Will Ronaldo ever be dropped?","thumbnail_width":200,"thumbnail_height":200,"thumbnail_url":"https://open-images.acast.com/shows/6818be7d1d28d62313ac8ef3/1781781425405-52a8ae2e-082f-4fe1-af1d-12fa4066cbbc.jpeg?height=200","description":"<p>England's World Cup started with an impressive 4-2 win over Croatia, with Harry Kane scoring twice.</p><p><br></p><p>Emma Paton is joined by Liam Twomey and Liam Tharme to react to England's performance, especially as they burst into life in the second half, with England correspondent Jack Pitt-Brooke sharing his thoughts from Dallas.</p><p><br></p><p>Nick Miller in Houston reports on Cristiano Ronaldo's disappointing tournament opener as Portugal were held to a 1-1 draw by DR Congo.</p><p><br></p><p>We also have our daily 'Do you know' quiz, Lee Kang-In is our latest Star of Soccer and Jacob Whitehead joins us to discuss Elye Wahi being arrested for alleged fixing offences on eve of tournament.</p><p><br></p><p>Host: Emma Paton</p><p>With: Liam Twomey and Liam Tharme</p><p>Featuring: Jack Pitt-Brooke, Nick Miller and Jacob Whitehead</p><p>Executive Producer: Guy Clarke</p><p>Producers: Jay Beale and Liam Warburton</p>","author_name":"The Athletic"}