The Totally Football Show with James Richardson The Athletic

Jimbo welcomes Duncan Alexander and Mark Carey into the studio as we see our first elimination from Euro 2024.

Poland are gone but we should be seeing a lot more of France and the Netherlands who battle to a 0-0 in Leipzig. No France player has scored a goal yet - how badly do they need Mbappe back?

Are the dark horses back? Austria dismantle the Poles and look like making a real impact at this tournament. Tim Spiers tells us more from Berlin.

And Ukraine come from behind to beat Slovakia and reignite their campaign.

Plus we look ahead to Saturday’s action. Jose Delgado details why Portugal fans feel frustrated with Martinez. And we could be set for an incredible finale in Group E.

Produced by Charlie Jones.
Theme music by JJ Bull.
 
RUNNING ORDER: 
• PART 1: Netherlands 0-0 France (03.45)
• PART 2a: Poland 1-3 Austria with Tim Spiers (13.00)
• PART 2b: Slovakia 1-2 Ukraine (20.00)
• PART 3a: Portugal v Turkey preview with Jose Delgado (27.00)
• PART 3b: The rest of Saturday’s action (37.00)

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Jimbo, Adrian Clarke and Benji Lanyado are in the studio after England fail to live up to expectations but Spain definitely don’t.

It’s 4 points from 2 games for Gareth Southgate’s side but the performances seem to be getting worse. We try to get to the bottom of things and wonder whether England are the worst coached team at the Euros.

Spain took on Italy. Or was it Man City v Burnley? La Roja batter the Azzurri 1-0 with Nico Williams providing perhaps the standout performance of the tournament.

Plus Julien Laurens joins us to look at France’s clash with Netherlands and specifically the state of Kylian Mbappe’s nose. 

Produced by Charlie Jones.
Theme music by JJ Bull.
 
RUNNING ORDER: 
• PART 1: Spain 1-0 Italy with Pol Ballus (04.00)
• PART 2a: England 1-1 Denmark with Dan Sheldon (16.00)
• PART 2b: Slovenia 1-1 Serbia (33.00)
• PART 3a: France v Netherlands preview with Julien Laurens (38.00)
• PART 3b: The rest of Friday’s action (45.00)

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It’s Day 6 of the Euros and Jimbo is joined by JJ Bull, Tom Williams and more after Scotland get off the mark in Koln.

A draw for Steve Clarke’s side against Switzerland sets up a winner take all clash with Hungary on Sunday as they look to advance from the group stage for the first time ever.

Germany in their lovely kit cruise into the last 16 with victory over the Hungarians while earlier on Wednesday, Albania come back to draw with Croatia in another one of the games of tournament so far.

Thursday sees England in action against Denmark on Matchday 2. Daniel Storey wants to see more attacking substitutions from Gareth Southgate.

Plus Spain take on Italy in the most regular rivalry in Euros history.

Produced by Charlie Jones.
Theme music by JJ Bull.
 
RUNNING ORDER: 
• PART 1: Scotland 1-1 Switzerland with Nick Miller (04.00)
• PART 2: Germany 2-0 Hungary (19.00)
• PART 3a: Croatia 2-2 Albania (28.00)
• PART 3b: Spain v Italy preview (34.00)
• PART 3c: England v Denmark preview (38.00)
• PART 3d: Slovenia v Serbia preview (46.00)


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Jimbo has Sasha Goryunov, Mark Carey and Seb Stafford-Bloor alongside him for your daily dose of Euro 2024 reaction.
There was late drama as Portugal snatched all three points in a 2-1 win over the Czech Republic courtesy of a stoppage time goal from super sub Francisco Conceição. Tim Spiers was in Leipzig and joined us at the final whistle.
Elsewhere, Turkey and Georgia produced the game of the tournament so far in a thrilling encounter in the pouring rain in Dortmund - with teenage superstar Arda Güler scoring a wondergoal as part of a 3-1 victory for Vincenzo Montella's side.
We take a closer look ahead to Wednesday's action and the second matchday for Group A and B - including the small matter of Scotland v Switzerland. Jordan Campbell stops by as we gauge the mood ahead of what could prove to be a must win game for Steve Clarke's side.
Produced by Lucy Oliva.
Theme music by JJ Bull.
RUNNING ORDER: 
• PART 1: Portugal 2-1 Czech Republic with Tim Spiers (4.15)
• PART 2a: Turkey 3-1 Georgia (11.50)
• PART 3a: Transport tribulations in Germany (26.00)
• PART 3b: Scotland v Switzerland preview with Jordan Campbell (31.30)
• PART 3c: Germany v Hungary preview (37.00)
• PART 3d: Croatia v Albania preview (42.30)
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Jimbo is joined by Duncan Alexander and Tom Williams to recap a busy day of action at Euro 2024.
France get the job done in a tight 1-0 victory over Austria - but it wasn't particularly pretty from Mbappé and co - who's tournament *could* be in jeopardy after breaking his nose...
A beleaguered Belgium saw TWO Romelu Lukaku goals disallowed as they were stunned in a 1-0 defeat by Slovakia.
Meanwhile, Romania returned to the Euros in style with a 3-0 thrashing of Ukraine - back on this stage for the first time since 2016 AND recording their biggest ever win in the competition. Romanian football expert Emanuel Roşu reflects on a seismic day in Munich.
Plus - we get an inside look at expectations for the Czech Republic facing Portugal and Georgia taking on Turkey as the first round of group games comes to a close on Tuesday. Journalists Karel Häring and Nika Kevkhishvili are on hand to help us preview those Group F clashes.
Produced by Lucy Oliva.
Theme music by JJ Bull.
RUNNING ORDER: 
• PART 1: Austria 0-1 France (05.05)
• PART 2a: Belgium 0-1 Slovakia (14.30)
• PART 2b: Romania 3-0 Ukraine with Emanuel Roşu (22.00)
• PART 3a: Turkey v Georgia preview with Nika Kevkhishvili (33.20)
• PART 3b: Portugal v Czech Republic preview with Karel Häring (44.25)
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Jimbo welcomes Adrian Clarke and Charlie Eccleshare into the pod after a mixed evening for England at Euro 2024.

Gareth Southgate’s side open their tournament with a 1-0 win over Serbia but many still question whether England’s manager is able to react in terms of his game-management. Plus is it actually a good thing if Harry Kane doesn’t touch the ball much?

Elsewhere in Group C, Denmark are held by Slovenia while Michael Cox gives us details of the Netherlands’ come from behind win against Poland in Group D.

Monday’s action is headlined by dark horses Austria taking on favourites France. Lee Wingate tells us how Ralf and Rod can inspire Austria to victory.

Produced by Charlie Jones.
Theme music by JJ Bull.
 
RUNNING ORDER: 
• PART 1: England 1-0 Serbia (03.30)
• PART 2a: Slovenia 1-1 Denmark (18.00)
• PART 2b: Poland 1-2 Netherlands with Michael Cox (24.00)
• PART 3a: Austria v France preview with Lee Wingate (31.00)
• PART 3b: The rest of Monday’s action (40.00)

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