Episode Details

David Ornstein of The Athletic and John Cross of The Mirror appreciate the insight viewers get from Howard Webb and audio that’s shared on ‘Match Officials Mic'd Up'’, but still question the VAR process. Is it a strict and professional enough environment? Harry Kane says he will lead England in Euro 2028 and David and John don’t doubt the possibility, despite the fact he’ll be 35 years old. They also have their say on David Bernstein who has spoken up about the lack of discussion in English football on the Israel terror attacks and finally look at what a shame it is that Eden Hazard has been forced into retirement at the age 32.

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