What Did We Learn From England's Euro 2024 Qualifiers & What Next For O'Neil & Moore?
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The Times
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🗓️ 20 June 2023
⏱️ 60 minutes
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Summary
Hugh Woozencroft is joined by Gregor Robertson and Tom Clarke to look back at the week's Euro 2024 qualifying action, and discuss the week's biggest stories.
The Times' Deputy Sports Editor James Restall joins the show to look back at England's 7-0 win over North Macedonia in their Euro 2024 qualifying group. They discuss what we may have learned from the game, and ask if England are now ready to win a major tournament. (00:00)
The Times' Scotland Reporter Martin Grant joins the show to reflect on Scotland's 2-1 win over Norway which sees them top of their Euro 2024 qualifying group, and they also preview tonight's game with Georgia. (16:10)
Wales suffered back-to-back defeats this week, but should the pressure now be on their manager Rob Page? Did they make a mistake at the World Cup by still playing the likes of Gareth Bale, Aaron Ramsey and Joe Allen? (24:30)
Bournemouth have sacked manager Gary O'Neil and replaced him with the former Rayo Vallecano manager Andoni Iraola, but was it the right decision? Are the owners showing ambition by having a plan in place for next season, or will Iraola's lack of experience in the Premier League cost them next season? (34:25)
The panel reflect on Darren Moore's sacking as Sheffield Wednesday manager and what next for him? Hugh Woozencroft also says his goodbye as the presenter of The Game Podcast. (44:55)
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| 1:01.8 | perfect start to Euro 2024 qualifying. Will the goals of the likes of |
| 1:06.6 | Sackett and Rashford trump the skills of Grelish and Foden? And what did we |
| 1:11.5 | learn about Trent Alexander Arnold's new midfield position? The Tartan Army |
| 1:16.0 | are celebrating after Scotland win in Oslo. Can they back it up against Georgia |
| 1:21.1 | tonight? And what has made Steve Clark side so strong at international level? |
| 1:25.7 | We'll ask what the future holds for Wales Boss Rob page and discuss the |
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