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Heartbreak for Scotland and a fright for Germany
On today's Briefing - Germany very nearly slipped up and lost their grip on the top spot. Guy Clarke was watching. Meanwhile Scotland fell short once again, exiting yet another tournament in the first round. VAR...urgh...what is it good for? Absolutely nothing, it seems.
Plus, the USA were in action in the Copa America.
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Presenter: Iain Macintosh
With: Mike Zimmermann and Guy Clarke
Producer: Mike Zimmermann
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Belgium finally turn up in Germany
On today's Briefing - Belgium are up and running, they beat Romania 2-0, Portugal had a lovely time of it against Turkey and unlikely lads Georgia have a pathway to the knock out stage. Plus: Who have Aston Villa just sold and why? And what happened in the Copa last night?
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Producer: Mike Zimmermann
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Are Austria everyone's second favourite team? (apart from Poland)
On today's Briefing - Austria's bold 3-1 victory over Poland gives them a real chance of progression. They were certainly more fun than France and the Netherlands who played out a fairly dull draw. Plus: Where is Michael Olise going this summer? Hint: It's not Chelsea. And what happened in the Copa last night?
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Spain send out a message: We're back!
On today's Briefing - Just how good were Spain against Italy? Spoiler alert: They were really, really good. Almost as good as England were bad, if that makes any sense at all.
Plus: What happened in the opening game at Copa America?
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Germany progress, Croatia and Albania have bun fight, Scotland survive...
On today's Briefing - Germany are through, but the game of the day was Croatia's chaotic clash with Albania. One minute Croatia are going out, then Albania are going out, but by the end...are both of them going out?
Plus, Scotland finally turn up, Steve Cooper may be off to Leicester and who have Aston Villa nearly signed?
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Presenter: Iain Macintosh
Producer: Lucy Oliva
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Portugal snatch victory while Turkey and Georgia serve up a classic
On today's Briefing - Portugal made hard work of a stubborn Czech Republic while Turkey and Georgia battled it out in the best game of the tournament so far. Plus: Who's got the easiest run-in next season? Hint: it rhymes with Canchester Mitty.
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