Euro Zone Football Show

In a special episode wrapping up the tournament, Alec, Tomás and Alex are joined by The Athletic’s statman extraordinaire Will Jeanes for a comprehensive quiz on Euro 2024.Who will come out on top? And who will break the deadlock in the finely poised Sticker Cup? Play along with both at home and see how you do…0:00: Introduction2:55: Questions 1-57:34: Answers 1-511:33: Questions 6-1015:10: Answers 6-1018:37: Questions 11-1521:49: Answers 11-1526:49: Sticker Cup FINALX: https://x.com/EuroZoneShowInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/eurozonefootballshow/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61558993480514YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@EuroZoneFootballShowLogo by Alex BarkerMusic by John Luke Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

It's been a quiet few days, hasn't it? A teary Alec and Alex are on hand in our penultimate episode to discuss England's agonising loss to Spain in the Euros final and the breaking news that Gareth Southgate has stepped down as Three Lions boss.We analyse what went wrong for England as they were thoroughly outclassed by Luis de la Fuente's side, before looking back on Southgate's reign as a whole. What legacy does he leave? What are our favourites moments from his tenure? And, crucially, who should replace him?There's even time to dish out a few Euro Zone awards in recognition of the players who have made the last four weeks in Germany so special...0:00: Introduction1:12: Classy Spain get the trophy they deserve10:25: Gareth is gone20:55: Our Euro 2024 awards31:00: What's next for the Euro Zone Football Show?X: https://x.com/EuroZoneShowInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/eurozonefootballshow/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61558993480514YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@EuroZoneFootballShowLogo by Alex BarkerMusic by John Luke Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

So the moment has arrived: it’s the Euro 2024 final in Berlin on Sunday… and England are in it! Alec, Tomás and Alex analyse the Three Lions’ chances against a fearsome-looking Spain side. Do La Roja have any weak points? Should Gareth Southgate tinker with his starting XI? And are England peaking at just the right time?We discuss the key match-ups that will decide who becomes European champions this weekend – then predict which team that will be. It all comes down to this…0:00: Introduction1:00: Split loyalties3:37: Key battles and selection headaches9:20: Where are Spain and England vulnerable?15:15: What would a win mean for the managers?25:26: Prediction time26:10: Sticker Cup (R14)X: https://x.com/EuroZoneShowInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/eurozonefootballshow/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61558993480514YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@EuroZoneFootballShowLogo by Alex BarkerMusic by John Luke Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Ollie Watkins, take a bow. The Aston Villa forward's 90th-minute effort means England are in a Euros final for the second consecutive tournament — and Alec, Tomás and Alex couldn't be happier.We break down that finish, whether we owe Gareth Southgate an apology and some controversial refereeing decisions from that game. There's also a look back at Spain's brilliant semi-final win over France, with debates about whose goal was better out of Lamine Yamal and Dani Olmo and whether Kylian Mbappé is becoming a problem for Les Bleus.0:00: Introduction1:17: Watkins wins it for England16:16: Yamal and Olmo magic sends France packing26:16: Sticker Cup (R13)X: https://x.com/EuroZoneShowInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/eurozonefootballshow/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61558993480514YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@EuroZoneFootballShowLogo by Alex BarkerMusic by John Luke Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

With two blockbuster Euro 2024 semi-finals in store, the team run the rule over Spain-France and Netherlands-England. Tomás is nervous about La Roja's chances against tournament heavyweights France, while Alex explains why their boss Didier Deschamps is in a punchy mood. From one turgid side to another, it all comes down to Wednesday night for Gareth Southgate's England. The mood has changed since other semi-final appearances in recent years, so how are the guys feeling about the Three Lions' chances of making just a second final in 58 years?0:00: Introduction1:15: Clash of styles in Spain v France9:17: In Gareth we trust?16:19: Alex and Tomas predict the semi-finals18:55: Sticker Cup (R12)X: https://x.com/EuroZoneShowInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/eurozonefootballshow/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61558993480514YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@EuroZoneFootballShowLogo by Alex BarkerMusic by John Luke Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

A delighted Alec, Tomás and Alex unpack a thrilling few days of quarter-final action. It’s a redemption arc for Bukayo Saka as England hold their nerve from the penalty spot against Switzerland. Were the Three Lions worthy of that win, or are they just plain lucky? Who floundered and who flourished in Gareth Southgate’s new system?We analyse their next opponents, the Netherlands, before dissecting Spain’s dramatic win over Germany. And it's farewell to the Cristiano Ronaldo show as Portugal are eliminated on penalties by France...0:00: England hold their nerve12:21: Gakpo's Netherlands fight back to beat Turkey17:15: Spain victorious in heated battle with the hosts22:20: Curtains close on The Ronaldo Show28:30: Sticker Cup (R11)X: https://x.com/EuroZoneShowInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/eurozonefootballshow/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61558993480514YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@EuroZoneFootballShowLogo by Alex BarkerMusic by John Luke Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Alex is back with Alec and Tomás to preview a tantalising set of quarter-finals — starting with England's clash with Switzerland. Gareth Southgate looks set to make changes, but will they be enough against the tactically innovative Swiss? There's also a blockbuster encounter between Germany and Spain, Cristiano Ronaldo meets his Real Madrid heir Kylian Mbappe and Turkey look to spring another shock against the Netherlands.0:00: Introduction0:44: UK goes to the polls1:45: Can Southgate unlock the Swiss?10:05: Blockbuster clash Germany-Spain heating up already15:00: Will France-Portugal send us to sleep?18:28: Young Turks to meet their match?23:00: Sticker Cup (R10)X: https://x.com/EuroZoneShowInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/eurozonefootballshow/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61558993480514YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@EuroZoneFootballShowLogo by Alex BarkerMusic by John Luke Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The Euro 2024 last 16 is over — and Alex has been in Germany soaking up the tournament atmosphere around the Netherlands’ win over Romania.We hear from our man in Munich before Alec and Tomás analyse Cody Gakpo’s love of big tournaments, a fearless performance from Turkey against Austria and Cristiano Ronaldo’s waterworks.0:00: Introduction0:59: Alex sees the Dutch destroy our dark horses6:15: Gakpo - the man for the big occasion9:52: Günok rescues terrific Turkey13:28: The Ronaldo Show20:40: France march on25:37: Sticker Cup (R9)X: https://x.com/EuroZoneShowInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/eurozonefootballshow/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61558993480514YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@EuroZoneFootballShowLogo by Alex BarkerMusic by John Luke Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

There's only one name on everybody's lips after Sunday's Euro 2024 action: Jude Bellingham. Who else? Alec, Tomás and Alex discuss the England star's remarkable stoppage-time goal — and his response to critics in the press room afterwards. With the Three Lions through to a quarter-final, can Gareth Southgate take any credit for the dramatic comeback against Slovakia? And how should he tinker with his team for the upcoming tie with Switzerland?Elsewhere, Spain dazzle with their own 4-1 comeback win against Georgia and Tomás waxes lyrical about their two star wingers. Alex prepares for a trip to Munich for his own last 16 adventure and we preview the rest of the round — with France-Belgium the pick of the bunch.0:00: England bounce back and Bellingham bites back12:22: Spain's star wingers impress again17:44: Switzerland sweep aside dismal Italy19:38: Musiala dazzles for VAR-assisted Germany21:53: France v Belgium and the rest of the last 16 previewed25:40: Sticker Cup R8X: https://x.com/EuroZoneShowInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/eurozonefootballshow/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61558993480514YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@EuroZoneFootballShowLogo by Alex BarkerMusic by John Luke Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

With the dust settled on a gripping group stage, Alec, Tomás and Alex look back at the highs and lows of the last two weeks. In that mission they're joined by tactics guru Alex Barker, European football expert at The Athletic.Who's been the player of Euro 2024 so far? Have England been the biggest flops? And what tactical trends has the eagle-eyed Alex spotted in Germany? After we pick our team of the tournament and look ahead to the last 16, there's a bonus second guest of the episode! Alec whizzes off to speak to journalist Bence Bocsák, author of ‘Rise of the Underdogs’, a new book about how the little guys of international football keep punching above their weight.1:10: Alex Barker and his first Euros memory3:45: Player of the tournament so far7:02: Biggest disappointment of the tournament so far10:55: Moment of the tournament so far15:27: Tactics guru Alex Barker scrutinises the group stage strategems23:09: Has anyone changed their mind on who will win Euro 2024?27:54: Our team of the group stage36:25: Which last 16 matches are unmissable?38:20: Bence Bocsák - Rise of the UnderdogsX: https://x.com/EuroZoneShowInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/eurozonefootballshow/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61558993480514YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@EuroZoneFootballShowLogo by Alex BarkerMusic by John Luke Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.