Make Football Great Again

Direct from Wembley, John Cross shares his reaction to Thomas Tuchel's 35-man England squad with Jeremy Cross and Harry Brent. They discuss the snub of Trent Alexander-Arnold, surprise inclusions, and Tuchel's bold calls ahead of the 2026 World Cup. __ Make Football Great Again is the definitive 48-nation roadmap to the 2026 World Cup, combining deep-dive interviews from across the globe with legendary tournament anecdotes from our veteran reporters. Read all of the latest football news: https://www.mirror.co.uk/sport/football/ Subscribe to our new Make Football Great Again newsletter for everything World Cup 2026: https://www.mirror.co.uk/newsletter-preference-centre/?view=Solus&mailingListId=c4fc9b20-3be6-4105-9f07-3ae274c4031b&utm_source=solusarticle Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Peter Coates, football writer, podcaster, and scout, joins Harry Brent on his Global Scouting Report to discuss World Cup holders Argentina. Peter, who is the editor of Golazo Argentino, tells Make Football Great Again about Lionel Messi's role in the 2026 World Cup, Argentina's GOATs, and whether Lionel Scaloni's men can retain the title. Peter Coates: https://x.com/Pedro_Coates Golazo Argentino: https://x.com/golazoargentino Make Football Great Again is the definitive 48-nation roadmap to the 2026 World Cup, combining deep-dive interviews from across the globe with legendary tournament anecdotes from our veteran reporters. Read all of the latest football news: https://www.mirror.co.uk/sport/football/ Subscribe to our new Make Football Great Again newsletter for everything World Cup 2026: https://www.mirror.co.uk/newsletter-preference-centre/?view=Solus&mailingListId=c4fc9b20-3be6-4105-9f07-3ae274c4031b&utm_source=solusarticle Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Are Premier League players being overworked… and could it hurt England at the next World Cup? In this episode of Make Football Great Again, we break down the latest Champions League results and analyse the performances of England’s biggest stars playing across Europe. From standout displays to worrying signs of fatigue, we discuss whether the intense schedule in the Premier League is pushing players too far. ⚽ Topics covered in this episode: Champions League reactions and key performances England players performing in Europe Premier League fixture congestion Are players being overworked? Young stars in the making What it means for England’s World Cup chances 💬 Let us know your thoughts in the comments: Are Premier League players playing too many games, or is it just part of modern football? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Andy Dunn and John Cross share their memories from the 2018 World Cup in Russia, which saw "feel good" England under Gareth Southgate unexpectedly reach the semi-finals. They tell Harry Brent about the goodwill between the England camp and the media, the surprise stars in Russia, and whether the Three Lions could have defeated France if they had made it to the final. From Slabhead to Darts, penalty shootouts to heartbreak, these are the Untold Stories from the 2018 World Cup. __ Make Football Great Again is the definitive 48-nation roadmap to the 2026 World Cup, combining deep-dive interviews from across the globe with legendary tournament anecdotes from our veteran reporters. Read all of the latest football news: https://www.mirror.co.uk/sport/football/ Subscribe to our new Make Football Great Again newsletter for everything World Cup 2026: https://www.mirror.co.uk/newsletter-preference-centre/?view=Solus&mailingListId=c4fc9b20-3be6-4105-9f07-3ae274c4031b&utm_source=solusarticle Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Harry Brent is joined by John Cross and Jeremy Cross (not related) for another edition of our Untold Stories series. This time, we travel back to Brazil in 2014. John and Jeremy remember England going into "meltdown" in the group stages under Roy Hodgson, Germany's extraordinary 7-1 victory against the hosts, and meeting a famous face at half-time in the gents. __ Make Football Great Again is the definitive 48-nation roadmap to the 2026 World Cup, combining deep-dive interviews from across the globe with legendary tournament anecdotes from our veteran reporters. Read all of the latest football news: https://www.mirror.co.uk/sport/football/ Subscribe to our new Make Football Great Again newsletter for everything World Cup 2026: https://www.mirror.co.uk/newsletter-preference-centre/?view=Solus&mailingListId=c4fc9b20-3be6-4105-9f07-3ae274c4031b&utm_source=solusarticle Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Harry Brent is joined by John Cross to look back at the weekend's games - including 'El Cornerico' between Arsenal and Chelsea - and how they could affect Thomas Tuchel's selection for the 2026 World Cup. Harry and John also discuss what we may be ignoring when it comes to weather and environments that await the England squad this summer. __ Make Football Great Again is the definitive 48-nation roadmap to the 2026 World Cup, combining deep-dive interviews from across the globe with legendary tournament anecdotes from our veteran reporters. Read all of the latest football news: https://www.mirror.co.uk/sport/football/ Subscribe to our new Make Football Great Again newsletter for everything World Cup 2026: https://www.mirror.co.uk/newsletter-preference-centre/?view=Solus&mailingListId=c4fc9b20-3be6-4105-9f07-3ae274c4031b&utm_source=solusarticle Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

John Cross shares his Untold Stories from the 2010 World Cup in South Africa, including mutiny in the ranks for England, the "bonkers" decision made by Fabio Capello, and why Gareth Barry epitomised the Three Lions campaign. From ghost goals to keeper confusion, Chelsea comrades to Rooney raging, John looks back at the unhappy camp with Harry Brent, and why it was no surprise that England were unimpressive in South Africa. __ Make Football Great Again is the definitive 48-nation roadmap to the 2026 World Cup, combining deep-dive interviews from across the globe with legendary tournament anecdotes from our veteran reporters. Read all of the latest football news: https://www.mirror.co.uk/sport/football/ Subscribe to our new Make Football Great Again newsletter for everything World Cup 2026: https://www.mirror.co.uk/newsletter-preference-centre/?view=Solus&mailingListId=c4fc9b20-3be6-4105-9f07-3ae274c4031b&utm_source=solusarticle Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

John Cross and Harry Brent are back to review the England players in action over the weekend, and whether the dials have shifted for Thomas Tuchel's team selection for the 2026 World Cup. The North London derby between Arsenal and Tottenham Hotspur saw a few Three Lions hopefuls - including Eberechi Eze, Bukayo Saka, Declan Rice, and Conor Gallagher - looking to impress. There was also the Battle of the Left Backs at the Etihad between Manchester City's Nico O'Reilly and Newcastle United's Lewis Hall. John shares his thoughts on the selection dilemma between Cole Palmer and Phil Foden, as well as a few wildcards including Liverpool youngsters, Bundesliga hopefuls, and England's Mr Reliable. __ Make Football Great Again is the definitive 48-nation roadmap to the 2026 World Cup, combining deep-dive interviews from across the globe with legendary tournament anecdotes from our veteran reporters. Read all of the latest football news: https://www.mirror.co.uk/sport/football/ Subscribe to our new Make Football Great Again newsletter for everything World Cup 2026: https://www.mirror.co.uk/newsletter-preference-centre/?view=Solus&mailingListId=c4fc9b20-3be6-4105-9f07-3ae274c4031b&utm_source=solusarticle Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Our Global Scouting Report starts in one of the host nations for the 2026 World Cup: Mexico. Harry speaks to Andre Villarreal and Christian Galvan from Futbol Asada to find out about the wonderkids, Mexican GOATs, veteran goalkeepers, and surprise contenders at football's biggest party. Don't forget the tequila! (Do drink responsibly.) Find out which Mexican youngster Andre and Christian believe will explode on the world stage this summer. They also tell the Make Football Great Again podcast about Mexico's tournament hopes, and how it might be make-or-break for stars like Raul Jimenez. How do you think Mexico will perform at the 2026 World Cup? Let us know in the comments below. Futbol Asada: ‪@futbolasada‬ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

In the next edition of our Untold Stories, Andy Dunn looks back on the 2006 World Cup in Germany. The focus was less on the football, and more on the WAGs: the wives and girlfriends of the England stars. Many journalists, including Andy, shared the same hotel with the WAGs and the footballers' families – and he remembers the stories from Baden-Baden 20 years on. Plus he tells Harry Brent about Rooney's red card against Portugal, the reaction to Cristiano Ronaldo's infamous "wink", and the end of the Beckham-Sven era for the Three Lions. __ Make Football Great Again is the definitive 48-nation roadmap to the 2026 World Cup, combining deep-dive interviews from across the globe with legendary tournament anecdotes from our veteran reporters. Read all of the latest football news: https://www.mirror.co.uk/sport/football/ Subscribe to our new Make Football Great Again newsletter for everything World Cup 2026: https://www.mirror.co.uk/newsletter-preference-centre/?view=Solus&mailingListId=c4fc9b20-3be6-4105-9f07-3ae274c4031b&utm_source=solusarticle Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Harry Brent is joined by the Mirror's chief football writer John Cross to look at the England players who are making the case for their seat on the plane to the 2026 World Cup. John shares his early predictions for the Player of the Season, the comeback kings, and his thoughts on Three Lions boss Thomas Tuchel extending his contract until 2028. With a number of players giving Tuchel plenty to think about, who do you think should be selected for the 2026 World Cup? Let us know in the comments below! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The 2002 World Cup was a series of firsts: the first of the new millennium, the first to be held in Asia and the first to be held jointly by two different nations, Japan and South Korea. Andy Dunn, the Mirror's chief sports writer, joins Harry Brent to look back at the tournament. From Sven's zen to redemption for Beckham, as well as tension between David Seaman and the media, Andy tells the Untold Stories from the 2002 World Cup. Make Football Great Again is the definitive 48-nation roadmap to the 2026 World Cup, combining deep-dive interviews from across the globe with legendary tournament anecdotes from our veteran reporters. Read all of the latest football news: https://www.mirror.co.uk/sport/football/Subscribe to our new Make Football Great Again newsletter for everything World Cup 2026: https://www.mirror.co.uk/newsletter-preference-centre/?view=Solus&mailingListId=c4fc9b20-3be6-4105-9f07-3ae274c4031b&utm_source=solusarticle Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

From striker shoo-ins to selection shocks, Foden fears and Eze danger, Make Football Great Again debuts with an in-depth look at the options for the Three Lions. The Mirror's Chief Football Writer John Cross launches our 'On the Plane' power rankings, auditing every contender for Thomas Tuchel's England squad. We look at the stars surging up the rankings and the big names in danger of being left at the gate. Tune in to see who's currently on the plane. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Make Football Great Again is the definitive 48-nation roadmap to the 2026 World Cup, combining deep-dive interviews from across the globe with legendary tournament anecdotes from our veteran reporters. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices