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Socceroos' destiny and the weight of expectation | Where is Tuchel and why have we waited so long for Curtis Jones? | What formation will Amorim start with at United?
Season 6, Ep. 28
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"I get why he said it.. but I think you need to keep it within the group".
Between Mark Schwarzer, Phil Kitromilides and Julien Laurens this week, we cover allegiances for Australia, England, Germany, Greece, Spain AND France, as we give a big look across the international break and look ahead to the much-anticipated Premier League return.
We discuss:
- England's massive win over Greece, and bravo to the goal scorers, but why did it take so long for Curtis Jones to get an England cap?
- Harry Kane's outspokenness over squad members withdrawing, and while Mark gets it, he isn't sure he played it correctly.
- The Socceroos struggle against Saudi Arabia and need three points against Bahrain, while they are playing under the weight of expectation to qualify, because of the overachievement in Qatar.
- Will Cristiano Ronaldo play at the World Cup (surely?!)?
- Ruben Amorim moves to Manchester, and STACKS of questions remain about how the squad will line up against Ipswich next weekend!
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- Phil decides to point the finger of irresponsible parenting at his wife - hope she's not listening!
Every game of the Premier League and WSL is live and exclusive on Optus Sport.
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