Max and the podders discuss England: more fun on the pitch than off it? France in a mess, young talent, a miraculous comeback in non-league

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Max Rushden is joined by Philippe Auclair, Priya Ramesh and Stephen Ganavas to discuss the latest wave of international friendlies and the state of play for some of the teams on their way to Russia this summer.

Starting with England, the pod praise Gareth Southgate’s tactical development and Kyle Walker-shaped curveball at the same time as bemoaning the minority of fans who cast a shadow on the team’s support.

We cover Wales’s 6-0 win over a toothless China, a positive result for Northern Ireland and less positive results for Scotland and the Republic of Ireland.

Philippe gives us his assessment of France, as they head into the tournament with one of the strongest squads on paper – but not necessarily the best understanding between them. Germany and Spain bring competitiveness, while Russia stink the place out – could they be the worst World Cup hosts so far?

We cast an eye at the Football League, bring news of a miraculous non-league comeback and shed a tear for Brechin City – the first professional team in the UK to be relegated this season (without a win too).

Back on Thursday (and so’s Barry!)!

PS: Football Weekly Live is going to Belfast! We’ll be at the Queens University Students Union on 17 April. Tickets and more information available here.



PPS: we’re going to be live in Copenhagen on Thursday 10 May! With Max, Barry, Jonathan, Barney. It’s the same day as the Danish Cup final, so get your tickets for all of the Fredericia analysis you can handle here.