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Is Jude Bellingham Becoming a Problem for England’s World Cup Hopes?
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Welcome back to Whistleblowers!
Craig Hope emerges from his “nuclear bunker” to break down the chaos surrounding Jude Bellingham, petulance, England’s camp culture and Thomas Tuchel’s handling of it all.Ian and Gordon dig into whether the media are being fair, how many times the line can be drawn with a superstar, and what this means for England heading into the World Cup.
They also dive into Scotland’s dramatic World Cup qualification, including Scott McTominay’s overhead kick, Kenny McLean’s finish, fan anxiety, and the emotional reaction across the country. There’s debate about Steve Clarke’s tactics, squad selection, and whether Scotland are evolving as a footballing side.
Whistleblowers | Football From The Inside Out
Hosts: Gordon Smart, Mark Clattenburg and Ian Ladyman
Producer: Henry Williams
Assistant Producer: William Colledge
Executive Producer: Jamie East
Booker: Ashley Whitt
Video Editor: Luke Shelley
Content Editor: Joseph Palmer
Production Manager: Vittoria Cecchini
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