Rio Ferdinand: How England Can Win | EURO 2024

The more you listen to Sir Alex's players talking about football, the more of a genius he looks like

As a Swiss I have to say this was awesome. Spain will be tough, but I strongly believe that the longer the game goes on, the chance to win will increase for England. Also very important... England's bench is stronger than Spains. So my neutral tip will be 1:1 after 90 and the winning goal by Cole Palmer in extension. It's written in the stars...😉🤣🤣

"We didn't have someone like Garath that could knit us together".... what a genuinely powerful and profound statement. For all his criticism, he has shown he can slowly develop a team and use the strength of his bench (albeit a bit too late into games).

People focus a lot, when criticising Gareth Southgate, on his in-game decision making. And whatever the validity of that criticism might or might not be, Gareth has been able to cultivate a great national team culture within a diverse group of English players and this has clearly helped him achieve greater success than anyone before him. So, whatever negative feelings some may have about Gareth Southgate, everyone should recognise that the success that England have had in tournament football under Southgate's leadership cannot be denied. Good luck doesn't happen tournament after tournament. How England have got to another final has happened because both England starters and substitutes alike share the same beliefs and ideals. And fostering such an exceptional team culture where there was none before is credit to the manager and his staff including all the players too. Really proud of all those involved. Now come on England! Give Spain a good fight tomorrow! 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿 ⚽ 🇬🇧

That “golden generation” really were petty and pathetic when it came to club rivalries. What a waste of a potentially great England team.

I was born in the sixties. This podcast has provided the best analysis I've ever seen in all my years of watching tournaments. Great work.

I like Rio's honesty about his generation....

best edition so far. Rio is a natural

I dunno what it is, but every time I listen to Rio, I feel I could listen to him forever. Really good guest

What Rio descirbes in the beginning, is maybe one huge reason, why some great generations of english football players never won anything. And we (Germany) won a lot. Out national teams often were known for great team chemistry, despite the rivalries of clubs in the Bundesliga. We often had strong "clusters" of Bayern, Dortmund, Hamburg or Mönchen-Gladbach players, but they were able to connect and build friendships when spending time with the national team. Whatever you say about Southgates way of football (me: atrocious!), he has formed a strong, resilient groupe. Who believes at every second of a game, that they can still turn things around and win the game. Spain plays way better football. But England has the heart to win it this time finally. Go Enland!

The Beckham hate was horrendous. I know what he’s saying about the rivalry between clubs at that time hindered the England team. Even us as fans at his era. I remember being at an event somewhere when I was as still in primary school I got called on to the stage not long after Beckham was sent of against Argentina. I was asked what I thought if it and I said “I don’t like him As I’m an Arsenal fan and he plays for Man United”. Obviously I completely admire and love Beckham now but i do agree in that period of time the rivalry between fans ruined the England’s team chances.

I think all the hate has been aimed at Southgate and obviously taking some of the pressure off the squad. It will be interesting to see after the final win or lose if Southgate leaves. Who will take it on. People shit on him but the man has got England consistently into the later stages of a tournament. People forget the chaos before him and all the hurt.

Mainoo is surreal. Not hyping him..he is literally showing his football I.Q..his off ball movement and involvement all over the pitch. Man u need to build around him..I'm talking in 3 seasons time mainoo will be top 5 In the world

I feel like too many people overlooking how good Fabian Ruiz has been. Yes, i think Rodri should get player of the tournament but then it's Ruiz/Yamal

thank you lads! it was the most interesting football podcast or youtube talk, i've been listened. i've been england fan for all my youth and my heart was broken :D i got away from football, but listening to this talk, i found many answers.. Gary and Alan, you have been my heroes, but Rio just popped into superman cape. I will break my grudge against England and hope for England's win. Spain is good, but i want this England squad lift the trophy. Good luck lads!

Rio a Great man ! Greetings from Australia 🇦🇺

Football is being killed by the lack of physicality, diving, VAR and boring slow and sideways play.

Thanks Guys. One of the most insightful podcast episodes in recent years. Rio's thoughts on England's past squads at major tournaments explains a lot. The tension between club and country writ large demonstrates what a great job Southgate has done. Cheers!

Cole Palmer was the game-changer. Without him no assist, no win, no final and got no mention. WTF...

Great chat , guys I'm so gonna miss this x