England off to a flyer as Bellingham and Kane take centre stage
2026/06/18 | 28 mins.
Gary Lineker, Alan Shearer, Micah Richards, Harry Maguire, Joe Cole and World Cup winner Patrick Vieira reflect on a brilliant night for England as they opened their campaign with a 4-2 win over Croatia in Dallas.
Jude Bellingham and Harry Kane were at the heart of it all but they also look at Tuchel's selection in defence, his use of the substitutes, and the stern words he had for the team as they went in level at the break.
Plus we look at Cristiano Ronaldo failing to impress as Portugal limped to a 1-1 draw with DR Congo. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Harry Maguire on the facetime with Tuchel which ended his World Cup dream
2026/06/16 | 28 mins.
Gary Lineker, Alan Shearer and Joe Cole were joined on Netlifx in New York by Harry Maguire who lifted the lid on the conversation where Thomas Tuchel delivered the news that he wasn't in the World Cup squad and how it happened over facetime!
There's also discussion of England's chances, the importance of Jordan Henderson, and what Jude Bellingham is really like behind the scenes
Plus the team reflects on the amazing performance by Cape Verde in battling to a 0-0 draw with European Champions Spain Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Scotland's crucial win and Niall Horan's rondo with Neymar
2026/06/14 | 27 mins.
Scotland won their must-win game against Haiti and now find themselves top of Group C after Brazil and Morocco's 1-1 draw. Gary, Alan, Micah and Joe Cole look at both of those games as well as reacting to USA's impressive 4-1 over Paraguay on Friday.
We're also joined in the studio by Niall Horan with tales of partying with Neymar and Messi Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Frank Lampard & Joe Cole join us as the World Cup kicks off
2026/06/12 | 27 mins.
The World Cup has finally started and it was a very lively opener as Mexico beat South Africa 2-0 in a game with three red cards.
Gary, Alan and Micah are joined live in their Times Square studio by Frank Lampard and Joe Cole to look at the game and get the pair's thoughts on who Thomas Tuchel should select for England's game against Croatia
There's also a look at the challenge ahead for Lampard as he tries to keep Coventry up next season and the ex-Chelsea duo give us their take on Jose Mourinho returning to Real Madrid Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Will Harry Kane win the World Cup for England?
2026/06/08 | 27 mins.
Gary, Alan and Micah get into World Cup mode as the tournament approaches, breaking down key talking points and setting the scene for what’s to come on the biggest stage in football.
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Gary Lineker, Alan Shearer, and Micah Richards discuss football's biggest stories.
From last-minute winners to transfer sagas, fantasy football gems, and the drama behind the scenes.
With strong opinions, brilliant chemistry, and decades of Premier League experience, The Rest Is Football serves up three episodes every week packed with insights, dressing-room stories, and proper laughs.
Whether it’s VAR controversies, title races, European nights, or England’s hopes in international tournaments, no topic is off the table. It's the essential podcast for football fans.
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