USA thrash Paraguay & Steve Clarke looks ahead to Scotland's opener

USA thrash Paraguay & Steve Clarke looks ahead to Scotland's opener

USA claim a convincing 4-1 win over Paraguay in their first World Cup match in Los Angeles. Canada earn their first ever World Cup point with 1-1 draw against Bosnia & Herzegovina in Toronto. Steve Clarke reflects on his previous tournament openers as Scotland head coach. Brighton head coach Fabian Hurzeler says he's impressed by England head coach Thomas Tuchel. Andrew Giuliani says demand has driven up ticket prices, with concerns growing over empty seats. Ipswich CEO Mark Ashton believes Kieran McKenna genuinely wants a break from management. Hit follow on this podcast for a daily roundup of the biggest sports stories you need to know about every morning and read more at talkSPORT.com ---------------------------------------- Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy [https://acast.com/privacy] for more information.

Mexico win the World Cup opener & Charlie Adam backs England

Mexico win their World Cup opener against South Africa at the Azteca. South Korea come from behind to beat the Czech Republic to go second in Group A. Kyle Walker explains what the last week of England's preparation looks like, ahead of the Croatia match next week. Charlie Adam says this is one of the best Scotland teams in years. Adam also says it's a "straight shootout" between France and England to win the World Cup. Somalian referee Omar Artan named as UEFA Super Cup match official after he was blocked from working at the World Cup. Hit follow on this podcast for a daily roundup of the biggest sports stories you need to know about every morning and read more at talkSPORT.com ---------------------------------------- Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy [https://acast.com/privacy] for more information.

England cruise into the World Cup & Stokes dropped for second NZ test

England beat Costa Rica 3-0 in their final World Cup warm up friendly before opener against Croatia. Everton will have to pay Burnley around £35million after historical PSR breaches. FIFA President Gianni Infantino tells us to "relax and chill" over off-field World Cup chaos. Formula One bosses agree to make changes to engine rules to help appease Max Verstappen. Tottenham Hotspur sign Marcos Senesi on a free transfer. Ben Stokes and Gus Atkinson dropped by England for second test against New Zealand. Would Ben Stokes really retire after the incident on Monday night? Hit follow on this podcast for a daily roundup of the biggest sports stories you need to know about every morning and read more at talkSPORT.com ---------------------------------------- Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy [https://acast.com/privacy] for more information.

England prepare for final World Cup warmup & will Ben Stokes step down?

England play their final official World Cup warmup match tonight against Costa Rica. They'll also play a private training match tomorrow. Wolves have confirmed the double-signing of Raul Jimenez and Kieran Trippier on free transfers. Kieran McKenna is thought to be the number one choice to take over at Fulham - although Ipswich Town would require significant compensation if he was to leave. Real Madrid have had a €150m offer for striker Julian Alvarez rejected by city rivals Atletico Madrid. England, Scotland and Wales will have to go through to the playoffs to qualify for the Women's World Cup - despite all winning last night. Serena Williams won her first competitive match in four years to make it through to the second round of the women's doubles at Queens, alongside teenage partner Victoria Mboko. Hit follow on this podcast for a daily roundup of the biggest sports stories you need to know about every morning and read more at talkSPORT.com [https://open.acast.com/networks/6425d43f6f707e001189dbfa/shows/61ba26351a8cbe94f43cf28d/episodes/talkSPORT.com] ---------------------------------------- Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy [https://acast.com/privacy] for more information.

Cricketers' night out investigated & David Sullivan allegations surface

England captain Ben Stokes and bowler Gus Atkinson are being investigated after an incident at a nightclub following their win over New Zealand. A Saracens academy rugby union player is also being investigated by the club over the same incident over the weekend. Allegations against West Ham co-owner David Sullivan have been revealed for the first time - he denies all of the claims and hasn't been charged. England's women lost their T20 World Cup warm-up match against Australia by 5 wickets as their top three scored only 9 between them. Guenther Steiner has backed Kimi Antonelli to go on to win multiple F1 world championships following his fifth win in a row over the weekend in Monaco. Hit follow on this podcast for a daily roundup of the biggest sports stories you need to know about every morning and read more at talkSPORT.com [https://open.acast.com/networks/6425d43f6f707e001189dbfa/shows/61ba26351a8cbe94f43cf28d/episodes/talkSPORT.com] ---------------------------------------- Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy [https://acast.com/privacy] for more information.