THE INSIDE CHANNEL: England’s Greatest Night? | England v Mexico Reaction | Alan Pardew Interview | Balogun back for USA

England are in the quarter-finals. A 3-2 victory at the Azteca – with ten men, in one of the most hostile atmospheres in world football – has sent Sam Matterface and Alex Crook into raptures. Was this England’s greatest ever away World Cup performance? They give their verdict.

Former Premier League manager Alan Pardew joins the show with his expert reaction to England’s stunning win – his assessment of the performance, the key moments, and what it tells us about this England side’s genuine title credentials.

Jude Bellingham was extraordinary. How was his place in this team ever questioned? The refereeing controversy gets the full treatment too – was Quansah’s red card justified? Did Mexico deserve their penalty? Sam and Alex discuss the key moments.

Norway await in the quarter-final after beating Brazil in one of the most impressive performances of the tournament. France did enough in a 1-0 win over Paraguay. Plus the Folarin Balogun red card story – he will not be suspended for USA’s game with Belgium despite seeing red, and Sam and Alex react to how that came about.

The remaining last-16 fixtures are previewed and the tipping competition update is in – Sam has stretched his lead after his France and Morocco to win double landed. Alex needs to respond.

⚽ In this episode:

England 3-2 Mexico – greatest ever England away World Cup performance?
Bellingham – how was his place ever questioned?
Quansah red card & Mexico’s penalty – the refereeing verdicts
Alan Pardew exclusive – his reaction to England’s win
Norway beat Brazil – England’s quarter-final opponent assessed
Balogun red card overturned – the full story
Tipping competition – Sam extends his lead, Alex fires back

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

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