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On The Continent: France’s weak spots, how the Dutch stop Messi, and spicy Swiss casseroles
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Andy, David and Lars bring you the scouting report on Les Bleus! What’s their main weakness? Can England win if Kylian Mbappé is on song? And who’s the Frenchman who’s quietly become player of the tournament…
They also reflect on Brazil’s samba masterclass and where that leaves the field – plus, how an Everton flop can tame Lionel Messi and how has Cristiano Ronaldo fallen out with Fernando Santos of all people! There could be an upset on the Alpine horizon.
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