Ah, England. Our relationship is, well, complicated. I'll admit that at times my attitude towards the English game can be defensive or protective and even resentful.

But in light of recent events,

I find myself unable to muster my usual snark, cynicism, or condescension

about England.

As a matter of fact, you are King.

Hello, Sunshine. I'm Alexi Lollis and welcome to the State of the Union

podcast, where we look at the beautiful game on and off the field through the lens of

red white and blue colored glasses.

As you heard, we'll be talking about England's dominance.

We will have our Mossy Makes the Case segment where he's going to be talking about the

karma of player transfers.

We'll be answering your questions in our hashtag Ask Alexi. about the karma of player transfers.

We're answering your questions in our hashtag

Ask Alexi segment.

We're talking about Zlatan and Darth Vader

and so much more.

But first, as always, joining me, my friend,

my colleague, my guiding light, David Mossy, a soccer

saucca researcher and writer extraordinary.

Mossy, how are you on this Monday morning?

I am good.

Alexi, are you aware of what is taking place tomorrow Tuesday evening at

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