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Final World Cup Special: England’s Heartbreak & The Battle for Global Glory

Paul Hawksbee and Andy Jacobs bring you the final World Cup edition of the podcast.


Following the devastating news from the tournament, Stan Collymore joins the guys to reflect on England's emotional exit and what comes next for the Three Lions.


Plus, with the ultimate final locked in, Sergio Torres drops by to preview the massive showdown between Argentina and Spain.


We also welcome Matt Scott into the studio after he took to the streets of London for a very special experiment. Matt caught up with casual fans and locals to discover who the capital is genuinely backing to lift the trophy—Spain or Argentina.


Paul and Andy will be back live on the radio from 1 PM to 4 PM on Monday, and your usual daily podcast will be ready right after the show finishes at 4 PM. Thank you for listening, subscribing, and sharing the journey with us this tournament.


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