Jimbo, Daniel Storey, Michael Cox and Jack Lang look ahead to Sunday’s World Cup final between France and Croatia. Plus, our highlights from the past month of football, and more England contemplationRUNNING ORDER:• PART 1: Further reflections on England’s exit (02m 00s)• PART 2a: Croatia’s chances in the final - with Juraj Vrdoljak (07m 00s)• PART 2b: France the favourites - with Julien Laurens (12m 00s)• PART 3a: Highlights of Russia 2018 (20m 00s)• PART 3b: Football’s coming home: discuss (30m 40s) • PART 4: World Cup odds with Lee Price from Paddy Power (32m 10s)• PART 5: Exeunt omnes (33m 10s)LIVE NEWS:• [We’re headed to **Manchester on Friday 5 October for Totally Football Live!**](https://www.seetickets.com/tour/the-totally-football-show-live#) <>**CHARITY NEWS:• we’re working with [**CALM, the Campaign Against Living Miserably,** who are dedicated to preventing male suicide](https://www.thecalmzone.net/)PARISH NOTICES:• we’re sponsored by [**Paddy Power** - home of the Money Back Special](http://www.paddypower.com/)• it's [Tour de France time - so listen to **The** **Bradley Wiggins Show by Eurosport**](https://itunes.apple.com/gb/podcast/the-bradley-wiggins-show/id1404437099?mt=2)GET IN TOUCH:• find us on [**Facebook** - home of the Totally Football Quiz](https://www.facebook.com/thetotallyfootballshow/)• [send us a **tweet: @TheTotallyShow**](http://www.twitter.com/thetotallyshow) Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In today's pod, Earle and Mustoe discuss an opportunity lost in England's defeat to Croatia. The guys lament England's drop off after the early goal before applauding another impressive gut-check victory from Modric, Perisic, Rakitic & Co. Then, the guys breakdown France's controlled victory over Belgium and preview Sunday's Final. Lastly, Rob and Rob are reminded that the Premier League kicks off in less than one month with some breaking news on Chelsea and Antonio Conte!

The World Cup final is a clash between ‘old foes’ after what has been a fascinating tournament. Croatia and France...

Sorrow, heartbreak, dismay. Three abstract concepts that Croatian fans are definitely not experiencing on Day 23 of the World Cup. It's curtains for England, and the Tifo team gather to discuss the second semi-final & England's performance weighted against an impressive and, ultimately, superior Croatia team. Also: How might Croatia shape up against France? And another word on Raheem Sterling. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Well, here we are in uncharted Football Ramble territory, as England prepare for a World Cup semi-final with Croatia. We steel ourselves for the game by way of adventures with Keith Allen in Screw Fix, reminiscence of tournaments past and the fev-o-meter going into overdrive. Alongside that we look over an impressive, surgical win from France, enjoy a dig from Fabio Capello and learn to ‘drink more responsibility’. Needless to say, Cristiano has the last laugh. This show is sponsored by bet365 Search ‘Football Ramble’ on social media to find us, and email us here: [email protected] ***Please take the time to rate and review us on iTunes or wherever you get your pods. It means a great deal to the show and will make it easier for other potential listeners to find us. Thanks!*** Further reading Belgium weren’t happy with the way France played: https://www.theguardian.com/football/2018/jul/11/belgiums-thibaut-courtois-and-eden-hazard-hit-out-at-anti-football-france France look to move on from 1998: https://www.independent.co.uk/sport/football/world-cup/france-vs-belgium-world-cup-2018-didier-deschamps-samuel-umtiti-goal-video-watch-1998-final-a8441431.html Can England actually go and do this? https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/44785165 The Football Ramble, the original and best football podcast. Brand new podcasts every single weekday throughout the Premier League season and every day throughout the 2026 FIFA World Cup. No cliches. No ex-pros like Peter Crouch or The Rest is Football. Just the funniest football conversation out there. Your guardian for the season, daily not weekly. Stick to the Ramble, totally. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jimbo is joined by Michael Cox, James Horncastle and Tom Williams in the pod and Totally Football voices from around Russia to look ahead to the Big One: England v Croatia. Plus, Julien Laurens in St Petersburg tells us about France’s semi-final victory over BelgiumRUNNING ORDER:• PART 1a: France do Belgium - with Julien Laurens (02m 00s)• PART 1b: Where did Belgium go wrong? (07m 30s)• PART 1c: How to beat France (12m 30s)• PART 2a: England v Croatia preview - with added montage (14m 40s) • PART 2b: What if… (18m 20s)• PART 2c: The view from Croatia - with Juraj Vrdoljak (24m 00s) • PART 3: World Cup odds with Lee Price from Paddy Power (28m 30s)• PART 4: Exeunt omnes and a word on momentum (29m 10s)LIVE NEWS:• [We’re headed to Manchester on Friday 5 October for **Totally Football Live**](https://www.seetickets.com/tour/the-totally-football-show-live#)!CHARITY NEWS:• we’re working with [**CALM, the Campaign Against Living Miserably**](https://www.thecalmzone.net/), who are dedicated to preventing male suicidePARISH NOTICES:• we’re sponsored by [**Paddy Power** - home of the Money Back Special](http://www.paddypower.com/)• [football + intellectualism = **The Game of Our Lives podcast**](https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/game-of-our-lives/id1353981875?mt=2)• [it's Tour de France time - so listen to the **Bradley Wiggins Show by Eurosport**](https://itunes.apple.com/gb/podcast/the-bradley-wiggins-show/id1404437099?mt=2)GET IN TOUCH:• find us on [**Facebook** - home of the Totally Football Quiz](https://www.facebook.com/thetotallyfootballshow/)• send us a [tweet: **@TheTotallyShow**](http://www.twitter.com/thetotallyshow) Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

France edge Belgium to the World Cup final. The Tifo team gathers to discuss the game in its aftermath, the tactical tweaks; a Fellaini False 10 and a positive, impressive French performance. There's also hypothetical talk of England making the final day, and a tallying of points for podcasters! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This World Cup has certainly lived up to the hype! In today's pod, Earle and Mustoe preview the World Cup Semi-Finals of France-Belgium and Croatia-England. The guys also look back at the Quarter-Finals and highlight the impressive play of Lloris, Kante, Hazard, De Bruyne, Lukaku, Pickford & Trippier (among many others...)

We had four games to talk about! The quarterfinals gave us an opportunity to talk about France's continuing good luck and amazing defense, how seriously we want to credit Roberto Martinez for his side's upset win over Brazil, and whether the football is coming home -- in this week's episode, brought to you by The Athletic Soccer. Double Pivot listeners users can go to theathletic.com/doublepivot to receive 40% off their first-year subscription. Check it out for even more great world soccer co...

After France beat Uruguay 2-0, they are into the semi-finals, where they will face Belgium. Phil is joined by Jeremy Smit and Conor Ketley to round up how les Bleus played against the Albiceleste, and look forward to how the game against the Belgians will pan out.