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Euro Zone Football Show

Your comprehensive guide to European football ⚽🇪🇺🏆

Your comprehensive guide to Germany 2024 🏆 New podcast released every other day throughout the tournament ⚽ Hosted by Alec McQuarrie (@A_McQuarrie) with Tomás Hill López-Menchero (@tomas_hill) and Alex Jenning

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  • 22. The big Euro 2024 quiz!

    32:54||Ep. 22
    In a special episode wrapping up the tournament, Alec, Tomás and Alex are joined by The Athletic’s statman extraordinaire Will Jeanes for a comprehensive quiz on Euro 2024.Who will come out on top? And who will break the deadlock in the finely poised Sticker Cup? Play along with both at home and see how you do…0:00: Introduction2:55: Questions 1-57:34: Answers 1-511:33: Questions 6-1015:10: Answers 6-1018:37: Questions 11-1521:49: Answers 11-1526:49: Sticker Cup FINALX: https://x.com/EuroZoneShowInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/eurozonefootballshow/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61558993480514YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@EuroZoneFootballShowLogo by Alex BarkerMusic by John Luke

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  • 21. The end of an era

    33:30||Ep. 21
    It's been a quiet few days, hasn't it? A teary Alec and Alex are on hand in our penultimate episode to discuss England's agonising loss to Spain in the Euros final and the breaking news that Gareth Southgate has stepped down as Three Lions boss.We analyse what went wrong for England as they were thoroughly outclassed by Luis de la Fuente's side, before looking back on Southgate's reign as a whole. What legacy does he leave? What are our favourites moments from his tenure? And, crucially, who should replace him?There's even time to dish out a few Euro Zone awards in recognition of the players who have made the last four weeks in Germany so special...0:00: Introduction1:12: Classy Spain get the trophy they deserve10:25: Gareth is gone20:55: Our Euro 2024 awards31:00: What's next for the Euro Zone Football Show?X: https://x.com/EuroZoneShowInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/eurozonefootballshow/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61558993480514YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@EuroZoneFootballShowLogo by Alex BarkerMusic by John Luke
  • 20. Euro 2024 final preview: is football coming home?

    30:40||Ep. 20
    So the moment has arrived: it’s the Euro 2024 final in Berlin on Sunday… and England are in it! Alec, Tomás and Alex analyse the Three Lions’ chances against a fearsome-looking Spain side. Do La Roja have any weak points? Should Gareth Southgate tinker with his starting XI? And are England peaking at just the right time?We discuss the key match-ups that will decide who becomes European champions this weekend – then predict which team that will be. It all comes down to this…0:00: Introduction1:00: Split loyalties3:37: Key battles and selection headaches9:20: Where are Spain and England vulnerable?15:15: What would a win mean for the managers?25:26: Prediction time26:10: Sticker Cup (R14)X: https://x.com/EuroZoneShowInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/eurozonefootballshow/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61558993480514YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@EuroZoneFootballShowLogo by Alex BarkerMusic by John Luke
  • 19. England are in the final — sorry Gareth!

    33:15||Ep. 19
    Ollie Watkins, take a bow. The Aston Villa forward's 90th-minute effort means England are in a Euros final for the second consecutive tournament — and Alec, Tomás and Alex couldn't be happier.We break down that finish, whether we owe Gareth Southgate an apology and some controversial refereeing decisions from that game. There's also a look back at Spain's brilliant semi-final win over France, with debates about whose goal was better out of Lamine Yamal and Dani Olmo and whether Kylian Mbappé is becoming a problem for Les Bleus.0:00: Introduction1:17: Watkins wins it for England16:16: Yamal and Olmo magic sends France packing26:16: Sticker Cup (R13)X: https://x.com/EuroZoneShowInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/eurozonefootballshow/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61558993480514YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@EuroZoneFootballShowLogo by Alex BarkerMusic by John Luke
  • 18. Can Deschamps derail the Spain hype train?

    23:20||Ep. 18
    With two blockbuster Euro 2024 semi-finals in store, the team run the rule over Spain-France and Netherlands-England. Tomás is nervous about La Roja's chances against tournament heavyweights France, while Alex explains why their boss Didier Deschamps is in a punchy mood. From one turgid side to another, it all comes down to Wednesday night for Gareth Southgate's England. The mood has changed since other semi-final appearances in recent years, so how are the guys feeling about the Three Lions' chances of making just a second final in 58 years?0:00: Introduction1:15: Clash of styles in Spain v France9:17: In Gareth we trust?16:19: Alex and Tomas predict the semi-finals18:55: Sticker Cup (R12)X: https://x.com/EuroZoneShowInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/eurozonefootballshow/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61558993480514YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@EuroZoneFootballShowLogo by Alex BarkerMusic by John Luke
  • 17. Saka stars as England hold their nerve

    34:21||Ep. 17
    A delighted Alec, Tomás and Alex unpack a thrilling few days of quarter-final action. It’s a redemption arc for Bukayo Saka as England hold their nerve from the penalty spot against Switzerland. Were the Three Lions worthy of that win, or are they just plain lucky? Who floundered and who flourished in Gareth Southgate’s new system?We analyse their next opponents, the Netherlands, before dissecting Spain’s dramatic win over Germany. And it's farewell to the Cristiano Ronaldo show as Portugal are eliminated on penalties by France...0:00: England hold their nerve12:21: Gakpo's Netherlands fight back to beat Turkey17:15: Spain victorious in heated battle with the hosts22:20: Curtains close on The Ronaldo Show28:30: Sticker Cup (R11)X: https://x.com/EuroZoneShowInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/eurozonefootballshow/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61558993480514YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@EuroZoneFootballShowLogo by Alex BarkerMusic by John Luke
  • 16. Our quarter-final predictions!

    27:11||Ep. 16
    Alex is back with Alec and Tomás to preview a tantalising set of quarter-finals — starting with England's clash with Switzerland. Gareth Southgate looks set to make changes, but will they be enough against the tactically innovative Swiss? There's also a blockbuster encounter between Germany and Spain, Cristiano Ronaldo meets his Real Madrid heir Kylian Mbappe and Turkey look to spring another shock against the Netherlands.0:00: Introduction0:44: UK goes to the polls1:45: Can Southgate unlock the Swiss?10:05: Blockbuster clash Germany-Spain heating up already15:00: Will France-Portugal send us to sleep?18:28: Young Turks to meet their match?23:00: Sticker Cup (R10)X: https://x.com/EuroZoneShowInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/eurozonefootballshow/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61558993480514YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@EuroZoneFootballShowLogo by Alex BarkerMusic by John Luke