Picking England’s 2026 World Cup Squad

James Allcott is joined by Joe Thomlinson to discuss the ins and outs of the 0-0 draw against Ghana. They look at the potential problems with the system and how to address them before analysing if the draw is actually worrying. Host: James Allcott Guest: Joe Thomlinson Producer: Cai Jones Editor: Finn McSkimming Additional Production: Patris Gordon Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

James Allcott is joined by Joe Thomlinson to rank every World Cup team’s performance so far in the tournament. Together, they look at which teams have underdelivered, which teams have surprised us, and who could genuinely go all the way!Host: James AllcottGuest: Joe ThomlinsonProducer: Cai JonesEditor: Finn McSkimmingAdditional Production: Patris Gordon Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

James Allcott is joined by Joe Thomlinson to dissect England’s 4-2 win over Croatia and how excited we should be. They discuss how big of a win it really was and whether this England team can take it up a gear moving forward.Host: James AllcottGuest: Joe ThomlinsonProducer: Cai JonesEditor: Finn McSkimmingAdditional Production: Patris Gordon Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

James Allcott is joined by Joe Thomlinson to discuss everything we’ve learned from the opening few days of the World Cup. Together, they chat about hydration breaks, quick throw-ins, the weather conditions, and much more!Host: James AllcottGuest: Joe ThomlinsonProducer: Cai JonesEditor: Finn McSkimmingAdditional Production: Patris Gordon Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

James Allcott is joined by Joe Thomlinson for the first episode of The Ripple Effect World Cup Show. Together, they make their predictions, covering everything from: Winners, Player of the Tournament, Flop of the Tournament and much more.Host: James AllcottGuest: Joe ThomlinsonProducer: Cai JonesEditor: Finn McSkimmingAdditional Production: Patris Gordon Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

James Allcott is joined by Alex Moneypenny (@DiffKnock) and Clive Palmer (@Clivepafc) to discuss the dramatic end to the season Arsenal have seen. Together, they talk about how winning the Premier League but losing in the Champions League will mould this Arsenal team moving forward. ‎ Host: James Allcott Guests: Alex Moneypenny and Clive Palmer Producer: Cai Jones Editor: Finn McSkimming Additional Production: Patris Gordon Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

In this episode of 'The Ripple Effect,' James speaks to the masterful and illuminating author David Arrowsmith (⁠@mrwriterman79⁠), who makes his return to the podcast, alongside award-winning filmmaker Eli Mengem (⁠@ElMengem⁠). They explore the magic, crime, corruption and tragedy of Diego Maradona, guided by words from David's fascinating latest book, 'Killing Maradona: How Cocaine, the Camorra and Crime Corrupted Football's Greatest Talent'.You can purchase a copy of the book here, and also see Arrowsmith's other title, 'Narcoball: Love, Death and Football in Escobar's Colombia' here.Host: James AllcottGuests: David Arrowsmith and Eli MengemProducer: Cai JonesEditor: Finn McSkimmingAdditional Production: Patris Gordon Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

James Allcott is joined by Nieve Petruzziello (@StuntPegg), Joe Thomlinson (@JoeThomlinson), and Cormac McAinsh (@theFootballMeta) for the second time this week for an awards night! Together, they pick their players of the season, best signings, best newcomers, and many more!Host: James AllcottGuests: Nieve Petruzziello, Joe Thomlinson, and Cormac McAinshProducer: Cai JonesEditor: Finn McSkimmingAdditional Production: Patris Gordon Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

James Allcott is joined by Nieve Petruzziello (@StuntPegg), Joe Thomlinson (@JoeThomlinson), and Cormac McAinsh (@theFootballMeta) to pick their final England squad. With the Premier League drawing to a close, the quartet look back on the season and assess who should be in Tuchel’s squad in a month’s time.Host: James AllcottGuests: Nieve Petruzziello, Joe Thomlinson, and Cormac McAinshProducer: Cai JonesEditor: Finn McSkimmingAdditional Production: Patris Gordon Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

James Allcott is joined by Jon Mackenzie (@Jon_Mackenzie) to discuss how Pep Guardiola has influenced modern football. They chat about the tactical influences imposed by Pep’s forward thinking and how others have taken a similar approach to football.Host: James AllcottGuest: Jon MackenzieProducer: Cai JonesEditor: Finn McSkimmingAdditional Production: Patris Gordon Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices