THE INSIDE CHANNEL: England v Norway Reaction | Bellingham’s Brilliance | World Cup semi-final Preview with Scott Minto

England are into the World Cup semi-finals. Sam Matterface and Alex Crook react to a breathless 2-1 extra-time victory over Norway – and one question dominates: are we watching one of the greatest tournament performances by an England player in Jude Bellingham? Both hosts give their verdict.

But it is not all positive. Jude Bellingham and Thomas Tuchel’s post-match comments appear to put them at odds – Sam and Alex get into what the apparent friction between manager and player means heading into a World Cup semi-final against Argentina.

Scott Minto also joins Sam and Alex for the second half of the episode to discuss Argentina’s quarter-final win over Switzerland and preview Tuesday’s blockbuster semi-final between France and Spain. Two of the last three World Cup finals have involved France. Spain beat France on the way to winning Euro 2024. Both hosts have skin in the game – their outright tournament winner picks go head-to-head in this one, with massive tipping competition implications.

France beat Morocco, Spain beat Belgium – all four top seeds are in the semi-finals. The full quarter-final round-up also gets the reaction it deserves.

The tipping competition update: Sam’s France v Morocco HT draw and Mbappe to score at 4/1 landed, stretching his lead to over 50 points. Alex’s last bet lost. France v Spain could be the moment that decides this competition.

⚽ In this episode:

England 2-1 Norway (AET) – quarter-final reaction
Is Bellingham having the greatest England tournament performance ever?
Tuchel vs Bellingham post-match – what did they say and does it matter?
France beat Morocco, Spain beat Belgium, Argentina beat Switzerland – all four QFs reviewed
Scott Minto joins – Argentina v Switzerland reaction & France v Spain preview
Tipping competition – Sam leads by 50+ points, France v Spain could be decisive

🎙️ Hosted by Sam Matterface & Alex Crook
📍 Recorded from New York, USA

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