How To Win The World Cup

Matt Forde and Lloyd Griffith are joined by former USA goalkeeper Brad Friedel to talk all about fans and the impact they can have both in your favour and against you.

He reveals a particularly awful moment during his time at Blackburn Rovers when he came up against rivals Burnley and how the opposing fans tried to put him off.

We also get his verdict on American 'soccer' fans and why they are still someway behind other nations fans when it comes to intimidation and support.

And he tells us who the most intimidating fan base is in the world and it's not someone you'd expect!

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Matt Forde and Jacob Hawley speak to England and Arsenal legend David Seaman all about the importance of squad harmony and creating the right culture when it comes to a major tournament.

He explains why Gazza's exclusion in 1998 under Glen Hoddle was the wrong decision and why most of the squad wanted him to be involved, we hear why Arsene Wenger may have inadvertently helped Man United win a treble in 1999, and he reveals just how divided Arsenal and Manchester United players were when they joined up with the national side and if it ruined their chances of winning a World Cup.

Plus he gives us his verdict on the current England squad and why Gareth Southgate deserves a lot of credit for any success England achieve this summer.

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Matt Forde is joined by comedian Lloyd Griffith and football journalist Henry Winter to discuss the role of the media around a World Cup.

Henry recounts his nine World Cup campaigns and what he has learned from his time covering them, he also explains what has changed across his 36 years of covering the game's showpiece event, and why England fans are sometimes given a bad reputation when following their team abroad.

He also explains if the media has been guilty of targeting certain players down the years in particular David Beckham in 1998 who who was vilified for his red card against Argentina.

We also get his verdict on the current England boss Thomas Tuchel and how he he has controlled the media since his arrival.

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Matt Forde is joined by comedian Tim Vine to discuss all things America ahead of the World Cup this summer

Former USA goalkeeper Brad Friedel, who played in three World Cups for the America joins the guys to give his insight into what the feeling is amongst the American public ahead of this summer's finals.

He expresses his concern over the scorching conditions which proved to be problematic in the Club World Cup, he tells us that despite being an American, he is NOT in favour of a half time show in the final and why the beautiful game will never be called football in the States regardless of how popular it becomes!

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Matt Forde and Alex Brooker speak to former England captain Stuart Pearce all about the importance of leadership in a winning football team.

He details his journey from non league football to leading England out at Wembley and why captaining his country meant more to him than anything else in football.

He also explains why his 'Psycho' nickname couldn't be further from who he is in real life.

And he gives us his take on current England skipper Harry Kane and if his leadership style is suitable for England this summer.

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