Episode 3677: Ireland 3-1 England, Messi’s Perfect Farewell, Ronaldo Ruminates

Ireland had never beaten England at u-21 level… until last night, when in a must-win game, Jim Crawford’s men went ahead and won, 3-1 in Turner’s Cross. Jim joins us on the show today to discuss winning a place in the European championship play-offs, and turning around some tough results early in this campaign.

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Ken is back in the office, and he has seen Cristiano Ronaldo’s statement revealing just why he walked out of the Portugal camp last week. Is it the stupidest thing you’ve ever read? Quite possibly.

We also debate Harry Kane’s place in the England pantheon, and Messi’s tearful goodbye.

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