What is Thomas Tuchel’s tactical plan for England at the World Cup?

England 0-0 Ghana reaction - we were way too confident

Ali and George react to a flat 0-0 draw with Ghana in Boston, a result that raises familiar questions about breaking down defensive opponents on the tournament stage. Why did England struggle to create chances? And should England be more concerned about what happened when Ghana broke forward? -- Send the pod a post match voicenote for tomorrow's deeper analysis: https://www.speakpipe.com/TheEnglandPod -- Sign up to SBK here to get £60 in Free Bets when you sign up and place your first bet of £20: https://bit.ly/TheEnglandPodxSBK T&Cs apply. 18+. Please Gamble Responsibly. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices [https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices]

We're WAY too confident about England

George and Ali are in Boston ahead of England v Ghana. They discuss Tuchel's selection, what Ghana might throw at England, and why confidence among England fans is suddenly soaring. Plus: bold predictions & some bonkers speakpipes. -- Send the pod a voicenote: https://www.speakpipe.com/TheEnglandPod -- Sign up to SBK here to get £50 in Free Bets when you sign up and place your first bet of £20: https://bit.ly/TheEnglandPodxSBK England v Ghana bet builder: https://bit.ly/4afnj2Q T&Cs apply. 18+. Please Gamble Responsibly. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices [https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices]

Who starts against Ghana?

The lads discuss Thomas Tuchel's big selection decisions ahead of Ghana. The latest on Declan Rice, Bukayo Saka and Marcus Rashford and who could come into the side if changes are needed. Plus World Cup chat and a location for beers in Boston on Monday night. -- Send the pod a voicenote: https://www.speakpipe.com/TheEnglandPod -- Sign up to SBK here to get £50 in Free Bets when you sign up and place your first bet of £20: https://bit.ly/TheEnglandPodxSBK T&Cs apply. 18+. Please Gamble Responsibly. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices [https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices]

What's the best England goal ever?

On a Brooklyn rooftop, Ali, George and Dave take a break from England's World Cup campaign to have a natter about various aspects of England history and being an England fan. What is England's greatest World Cup goal? Joe Cole against Sweden? Michael Owen against Argentina? Platt? Hurst? The lads make their cases. They discuss the retro-shirt dilemma, the England moments they'd change forever and memories that have shaped their relationship with England over the years. Plus: stories from the USA, plans for the knockout stages, and a look ahead to England's next game against Ghana. -- Send the pod a voicenote: https://www.speakpipe.com/TheEnglandPod -- Sign up to SBK here to get £50 in Free Bets when you sign up and place your first bet of £20: https://bit.ly/TheEnglandPodxSBK T&Cs apply. 18+. Please Gamble Responsibly. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices [https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices]

What still needs fixing for England's next game?

England's World Cup campaign could hardly have started better: four goals, a statement win over Croatia and a wave of optimism around Thomas Tuchel's team. But with the emotions settling, Ali and George put the performance under the microscope. How worried should England fans be about the two goals conceded? Did the defensive unit show genuine vulnerabilities? Is Jordan Pickford's performance a concern? -- Send the pod a voicenote: https://www.speakpipe.com/TheEnglandPod -- Sign up to SBK here to get £50 in Free Bets when you sign up and place your first bet of £20: https://bit.ly/TheEnglandPodxSBK T&Cs apply. 18+. Please Gamble Responsibly. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices [https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices]