Episode 3692: James McClean In Studio, Wow Harry Kane Wow
James McClean has spent more time than most of us living life on the extremes. Which is one of the reasons why his new autobiography, The Walls, written with Daniel McDonnell, is one of the best football books in years.
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He joins us in studio today.
Meanwhile in the last 24 hours, Harry Kane has won the Ballon D’Or, while Kylian Mbappé has issued an apology to the Chinese people. Maybe Kane’s indomitable example will encourage young Kiki to keep plugging away.
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