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Arsenal wonderkid Max Dowman has made history, becoming the youngest goalscorer in Premier League history at just 16 years and 73 days. His goal helped Arsenal move nine points clear of Manchester City. Is the title race already over? Elsewhere, Manchester United take another big step toward UEFA Champions League qualification, with Bruno Fernandes adding two more assists to his tally. Is he the best player in the Premier League right now? Plus, Micah Richards reflects on his own rise as a teenage star and shares the advice he’d give to the game’s next generation, including Max Dowman and Rio Ngumoha. How do young talents stay grounded, handle the spotlight, and fulfil their incredible potential? The Rest Is Football is powered by Fuse Energy. To sign up and for terms and conditions, visit https://www.fuseenergy.com/football. When you've done enough, Uber Eats. Make a donation to the Alan Shearer Foundation here: https://www.alanshearerfoundation.org.uk/ Join The Players Lounge: The official fantasy football club of The Rest Is Football. It’s time to take on Gary, Alan and Micah for the chance to win monthly prizes and shoutouts on the pod. It’s FREE to join and as a member, you’ll get access to exclusive tips from Fantasy Football Hub including AI-powered team ratings, transfer tips, and expert team reveals to help you climb the table - plus access to our private Slack community. Sign up today at therestisfootball.com. https://therestisfootball.com/?utm_source=podcast&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=episode_description&utm_content=link_cta For more Goalhanger Podcasts, head to www.goalhanger.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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Norwich might not be in the hunt for Premier League football next season, but they are slowly rebuilding their squad back to one that can challenge toward the top of the Championship. And in Ali Ahmed, they didn’t just sign a useful squad player. They may have found their next star.

Daegu FC have bolstered their attacking options with the signing of giant Welsh striker Marcus Dackers from Scottish side Kilmarnock FC. The 6ft 7in forward is expected to go straight into the squad for Daegu’s trip to Chungnam Asan on Sunday. K League United’s Stuart Warren runs the (very long) rule over their new signing. (Image via Daegu FC) Dackers arrives at Daegu after a period in the Scottish Premier League, where he scored four goals in 30 appearances for Kilmarnock, with the last of those coming in the form of a late equaliser in a 1-1 draw with Livingston back in January. The striker started his career in the youth setup at Manchester City, before moving on to Brighton and Hove Albion. After failing to make the breakthrough at the Amex Stadium, he signed for League 2 side Salford City in 2021, where he went on to make 15 appearances, as well as enjoying a number of loan moves to non-league sides, most notably Altrincham, Southend United, and Morecambe in the National League. After failing to secure a new deal at Salford, he then moved north of the border to Kilmarnock. The signing of Dackers is also a somewhat historic one for the Sky Blues, as he will be the first British player to play for the club, and only the fifth European ever to do so. In fact, the last player from Europe to pull on the sky blue was some 17 years ago; Serbian striker Lazar Popović, whose time at the club lasted just a few months. (Image via Daegu FC) So what can the Daegu expect to see from their new front man? Despite his size, Dackers has many other strengths and is considered a good all-round footballer. He possesses a good first touch, quick feet, and also pace. During his unveiling at the club’s stadium on Wednesday, when asked what he would bring to the team, he was quoted as saying, “Firstly, I will work really hard for the team. I will look to receive the ball from the midfielders and defenders and bring other players into the play. I will also look to run in behind. I'm very tall, but I have good mobility for my size. I'll look to use my size and my speed as well to impact the game as much as possible.” With Daegu coming off the back of a 4-2 victory over Jeonnam Dragons last weekend, and already boasting high quality attacking personnel in the shape of Cesinha, Edgar, Serafin, Park Dae-hoon, and Park In-hyeok, it will be interesting to see how quickly Dackers can force his way into the starting line up, or if he has to bide his time in an area of the field which is already overloaded. He will certainly offer something different, though, and may well be very useful as an impact substitute over the coming weeks. It remains to be seen how well Dackers will fit into Daegu’s system and Korean football in general, but one thing is for sure: he can certainly give the Sky Blues a markedly different option in the final third as they look to gain promotion back to K League 1.

Wexford FC assistant manager Jess Lawton, and captain Ciara Rossiter sat down with Beat102103's Odhrám Johnson ahead of the advent of the new Women's League of Ireland Premier Division season. The girls from the sunny southeast have lost some players, including Ellen Molloy who has moved to Shamrock Rovers but will be a game for anyone and everyone this year. Here, Lawton and Rossiter outline how pre-season has gone, and what the ambitions are ahead of the 2026 season. Become a member and sign up at offtheball.com/join

Galway United women's manager Phill Trill joined Stephen Doyle at the launch of the League of Ireland's Women's Premier Division which begins this weekend the 14th of March. Trill takes the reins of a Galway team who are looking to push on and compete for trophies, and have been boosted with several new arrivals this season. Become a member and sign up at offtheball.com/join

Shelbourne captain Pearl Slattery spoke to our own Stephen Doyle at the launch of the Women's League of Ireland Premier Division ahead of the new season. 'Pearlo' who has won three FAI Cups and two league titles, will turn 37 next month and has been a stalwart for Shels over the years. Here she speaks of the ambitions for next season, blending experience and youth, and attempting to win the title back. Become a member and sign up at offtheball.com/join

Sligo Rovers women's captain Emma Hansberry joined Stephen Doyle at the League of Ireland launch a few weeks ago ahead of the new Women's Premier Division season beginning this weekend the 14th of March. Hansberry speaks of the Westerners ambition ahead of the 2026 season, incorporating new faces and what experience she can bring to the group. Become a member and sign up at offtheball.com/join

With his all-around quality, it's abundantly clear. Sebastian Berhalter is the Whitecaps' most important player right now. His performance against Portland was one of the finest individual performances of any player so far this season, and continues to help cement the 'Caps as one of the most cutthroat teams in the league.

The winning entry in our 2025 writers’ competition reflects on a father and son’s football relationship. Entries are now open for the 2026 competition By Robert Dear The boy thwacked the ball against the flint wall. It ballooned back, smothered in churchyard and rotting leaves. His father had followed him and was watching from behind...

Dr. Babak Fozooni, tutor at The Open University, joins Eoin to reflect on the power of football as both a distraction and a form of protest for the Iranian people throughout decades of authoritarian rule. With members of the Iranian Women's team currently applying for asylum in Australia, Dr. Fozooni explains how the sport is deeply entrenched in Iranian feminism, as well as looking to a Men's World Cup where it seems increasingly less likely that Iranian players will take to the pitch come June.

FAI CEO David Courell sat down with OTB's David Wilson to speak about the new FAI strategy plan for 2026-29, the Player Pathway Plan, the Aligned Calendar and the prospect of the Israeli football team coming to Dublin later this year. Republic of Ireland football on Off The Ball with Cadbury | #PaintMarchGreen #CadburySupporterAndAHalf Become a member and sign up at offtheball.com/join

This article first appeared in the January 2026 edition of World Soccer Magazine Football is a complex game. An action taken in one area to rectify one issue will almost certainly have a knock-on effect elsewhere, which is why any change to the laws of the game should be undertaken with great caution. Take, for […]

On Monday's Football Daily, Phil Egan brings you news of the League of Ireland, the FA Cup and the international game. League of Ireland focus – Shamrock Rovers travel to Tolka Park to face Shelbourne in a Dublin derby with the Hoops looking to close the gap on leaders Bohemians. Stephen Bradley preview – The Rovers boss reflects on the challenge of facing Shelbourne regardless of form. Shels’ mixed start – Joey O’Brien’s side come into the game after a narrow derby defeat to St Patrick’s Athletic. Athlone claim silverware – Athlone Town defeat Shelbourne 1-0 to win the President’s Cup ahead of the new Women’s National League season. Dana Sheriff strikes – The returning American forward scores the decisive goal for last season’s double winners. Evan Ferguson injury blow – The Roma loanee is set for ankle surgery and will miss Ireland’s upcoming playoff with Czechia. World Cup hopes debate – David Sneyd and Keith Treacy discuss whether Ferguson could still feature at this summer’s World Cup if Ireland qualify. Greg Cunningham interview – The former Ireland international recalls his breakthrough at Manchester City and Carlos Tevez’s influence. Old Firm drama – Celtic defeat Rangers on penalties in the Scottish Cup quarter-final amid pitch-invasion scenes at Ibrox. FA Cup storylines – Brentford boss Keith Andrews targets progression at West Ham, while Leeds and Southampton also advance. Championship roundup – Middlesbrough strengthen their promotion push with a big win at QPR as Alan Browne gets on the scoresheet. Global football headlines – Mass red cards in a fiery Cruzeiro-Atletico Mineiro final and geopolitical issues impacting Iraq’s World Cup playoff preparations. Become a member and sign up at offtheball.com/join

Bottom of League One side Port Vale stunned Sunderland to prove the magic of the FA Cup is still alive. It’s Port Vale’s first trip to the quarter-finals since 1954, and goalscorer Ben Waine, a lifelong Newcastle fan even pulled out Alan Shearer’s iconic celebration. Elsewhere, Mansfield pushed Arsenal all the way at Field Mill. Sixteen year old wonderkid Max Dowman caught the eye with a brilliant performance, could there be a scenario where he makes the England squad this summer? Plus, Gary Lineker, Alan Shearer and Micah Richards discuss Arsenal becoming the first Premier League club to reach 100 goals in all competitions this season, and ask whether some of the criticism surrounding the team is actually unfair. The Rest Is Football is powered by Fuse Energy. Sign up and use the referral code FOOTBALL and you could win a 1990 England shirt signed by the hosts of The Rest Is Football. Visit https://www.fuseenergy.com/football for terms and conditions. Join The Players Lounge: The official fantasy football club of The Rest Is Football. It’s time to take on Gary, Alan and Micah for the chance to win monthly prizes and shoutouts on the pod. It’s FREE to join and as a member, you’ll get access to exclusive tips from Fantasy Football Hub including AI-powered team ratings, transfer tips, and expert team reveals to help you climb the table - plus access to our private Slack community. Sign up today at therestisfootball.com. https://therestisfootball.com/?utm_source=podcast&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=episode_description&utm_content=link_cta For more Goalhanger Podcasts, head to www.goalhanger.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

“When we actually get out and see the girls playing, it makes it all worth it” On International Women’s Day 2026, meet some of the women who work hard in Scotland to provide opportunities for girls to play and keep them safe: Rebecca Padden What’s your role at SWF and what does it entail? I’m the […] The post International Women’s Day: meet SWF’s women appeared first on Scottish Women's Football.

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On Friday's Football Daily, Phil Egan brings you news from the League of Ireland, the women's international game, and the Premier League. League of Ireland preview – A full look ahead to Friday night’s fixtures across the Premier and First Divisions. Live game focus – Build-up to Shamrock Rovers vs Derry City at Tallaght Stadium, including team news and key talking points. Managers’ thoughts – Hear from Stephen Bradley and Tiernan Lynch ahead of the Hoops’ clash with the Candystripes. Michael Duffy spotlight – The Derry City star earns praise after his recent hat-trick and Player of the Month nomination. Dublin derby preview – Shelbourne host St Patrick’s Athletic at Tolka Park with both sides coming off positive results. League leaders on the road – Bohemians aim to maintain their unbeaten start away to Waterford. Galway vs Dundalk – The Tribesmen seek momentum while Dundalk look to bounce back after a heavy defeat. First Division action – A Cork derby at Cobh Ramblers vs Cork City plus Treaty United, Kerry, Wexford and Finn Harps all in action. Transfer news – Republic of Ireland U21 international Cathal O’Sullivan signs for Preston North End. Ireland injury blow – Denise O’Sullivan ruled out of the Republic of Ireland’s World Cup qualifier against the Netherlands. Premier League trouble for Spurs – Tottenham’s relegation fears deepen after a 3-1 loss to Crystal Palace. Messi meets Trump – Lionel Messi and Inter Miami visit the White House after their MLS Cup triumph. Become a member and sign up at offtheball.com/join

James Milner joins Tim Thornton to look back on his footballing journey from a 16 year-old debutant to breaking the Premier League's appearance record. James talks us thorough his time at Leeds and Newcastle, onto Aston Villa, then Manchester City, Liverpool and currently, at Brighton. You can watch our special documentary on James Milner's remarkable career on the Sky Sports Premier League YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ISOEJOUJV1g Listen to every episode of the Sky Sports Premier League Podcast here: skysports.com/sky-sports-premier-league-podcast You can listen to the Sky Sports Premier League Podcast on your smart speaker by asking it to play "Sky Sports Premier League Podcast". For all the latest football news, head to skysports.com/premier-league For advertising opportunities email: [email protected]

Newcastle hero William Osula the one who got away from Manchester United

Off The Ball, in partnership with Guinness 0.0 gave two Arsenal super fans the trip of a lifetime to the Emirates Stadium! Eoin Sheahan and Kathleen McNamee travelled with competition winners Maire and Mark for Arsenal vs Brentford and Arsenal Women vs Liverpool last December. From pitch side to the Guinness bar and chats with club legends Dave O'Leary and Louise Quinn, they got the full, exclusive experience of an Arsenal game day. A huge thanks to Arsenal and Guinness Ireland for making it possible!

Lamine Yamal became the youngest player this century to score a La Liga hat-trick as Barcelona thumped Villarreal 4-1 to move top of the table. We ask if this Barcelona side now have the momentum to push on. The Champions League draw has served up blockbuster ties: Real Madrid face familiar foes Manchester City, Barcelona take on Newcastle United, and Atletico Madrid travel to Tottenham. A potential all-Spanish quarter-final between Barcelona and Atletico awaits. Elsewhere, Julian Alvarez was Atletico's hero with a 94th-minute winner against Real Oviedo, while Sevilla fought back from two down to draw the Seville derby. With the title race heating up and European giants set to collide, we assess where Spain's big three stand. Join The Players Lounge: The official fantasy football club of The Rest Is Football. It’s time to take on Gary, Alan and Micah for the chance to win monthly prizes and shoutouts on the pod. It’s FREE to join and as a member, you’ll get access to exclusive tips from Fantasy Football Hub including AI-powered team ratings, transfer tips, and expert team reveals to help you climb the table - plus access to our private Slack community. Sign up today at therestisfootball.com. https://therestisfootball.com/?utm_source=podcast&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=episode_description&utm_content=link_cta For more Goalhanger Podcasts, head to www.goalhanger.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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With four goals in his last five matches, Šeško earned himself the Premier League's Player of the Month award for February. This, in just 85 minutes of making an impact off the bench. If he can continue to grow from here, the 22-year-old will almost certainly stake his claim as United's best striker in years.

Tracing Leeds United’s place in the tradition of Northern Realism This piece was written by Anthony Clavane for issue 9 At the beginning of 2013, several announcements were made which caused me to reflect on the connection between football and art. First, Radio 4 announced they would broadcast the complete text of Tony Harrison’s poem […] The post That Grandish Pile of Swank appeared first on The Blizzard.

The former gaffer describes what it's like to manage Leeds United as a fan and the joy of looking down on the South Stand bedlam from the LUTV studio. EXCLUSIVE NordVPN Deal ➼ https://nordvpn.com/tsb · Try it risk-free now with a 30-day money-back guarantee Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Ger Gilroy was joined in studio by the Irish football writer, Richard Fitzpatrick, to discuss his brilliant new book, 'HH: Helenio Herrera – Football's Original Master of the Dark Arts'. What is in part a study of a footballing icon from the early days of the European Cup, Richard's book explores regions of Herrera's life that extended well beyond the pitch itself. From his relentless philandering to his larger-than-life personality, his violent temper to his application of mind games that informed Jose Mourinho's approach in later decades, it is a remarkable story superbly told in this new book.

Tab Ramos and Matt Doyle examine the impact of Josh Sargent’s move to Major League Soccer and where he fits in the USMNT No. 9 depth chart behind Folarin Balogun and Ricardo Pepi. They also raise concerns about Tyler Adams’ return to the Premier League and discuss potential World Cup replacements if needed. The duo ranks their Top 5 MLS players who must impress Mauricio Pochettino to earn a look in the March friendlies, and Tab shares the story of when U.S. Soccer made the leap from likable underdog to true professionals. Plus, they break down the next step the United States must take to become a genuine global soccer power. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Man Utd’s £207m strike force pays dividends with goal to echo glory years

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Fort William FC have become the newest team to join the ScottishPower Women’s Highlands and Islands League, as the renewable energy company enters the third year of a landmark sponsorship deal energising women’s football at every age and stage across Scotland. Representatives from Scottish Women’s Football (SWF), ScottishPower and broadcaster Eilidh Barbour officially welcomed the […] The post New Season, New Team: Fort William Enters ScottishPower Women’s Highlands & Islands League appeared first on Scottish Women's Football.

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Arsenal made unwanted history this weekend, becoming the first side in Premier League history to surrender a two-goal lead against a team starting the day in the relegation zone. Wolves fought back from 2–0 down to claim a crucial point, a result that has thrown the title race wide open. With Manchester City now just five points behind, with a game in hand, the question has to be asked: do Arsenal have the experience and resilience required to go all the way? Elsewhere in Europe, there were deeply troubling scenes during Benfica’s match involving Vinícius Júnior and Gianluca Prestianni. After scoring a superb goal, Vinícius Júnior was subjected to alleged racial abuse. The incident has once again raised urgent questions about racism in football and why meaningful progress remains so slow. Gary, Alan and Micah reflect on why this continues to happen in the modern game and also discuss the reaction after the match, including disappointing comments from José Mourinho that have sparked further debate. The Rest Is Football is powered by Fuse Energy. Sign up and use the referral code FOOTBALL and you could win a 1990 England shirt signed by the hosts of The Rest Is Football. Visit https://www.fuseenergy.com/football for terms and conditions Join The Players Lounge: The official fantasy football club of The Rest Is Football. It’s time to take on Gary, Alan and Micah for the chance to win monthly prizes and shoutouts on the pod. It’s FREE to join and as a member, you’ll get access to exclusive tips from Fantasy Football Hub including AI-powered team ratings, transfer tips, and expert team reveals to help you climb the table - plus access to our private Slack community. Sign up today at therestisfootball.com. https://therestisfootball.com/?utm_source=podcast&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=episode_description&utm_content=link_cta For more Goalhanger Podcasts, head to www.goalhanger.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

In this issue It might be hard to believe for anyone who sat through Luxembourg 0-0 Republic of Ireland last year, but Irish football is on the rise. Troy Parrott’s heroics have given the national team a shot at World Cup qualification, the domestic league is thriving as a new campaign gets underway, and an […]

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Trent Alexander-Arnold starred for Real Madrid as he made his return from injury in the 4-1 win over Real Sociedad at the Bernabeu, a win that saw them go top of La Liga at least temporarily. Gary and Alex look at whether he is finally finding his feet in Madrid, the praise he's getting from Alvaro Arbeloa and what that could mean for his chances of making the world cup squad. Atletico Madrid continue to put their fans through it as they followed up a stunning 4-0 win over Barcelona in the Copa Del Rey by meekly surrendering to Rayo Vallecano on Sunday in a 3-0 defeat. Diego Simeone and Jan Oblak were at loggerheads after the game, so we check in on Atleti and look at why their season is so continually up and down. Join The Players Lounge: The official fantasy football club of The Rest Is Football. It’s time to take on Gary, Alan and Micah for the chance to win monthly prizes and shoutouts on the pod. It’s FREE to join and as a member, you’ll get access to exclusive tips from Fantasy Football Hub including AI-powered team ratings, transfer tips, and expert team reveals to help you climb the table - plus access to our private Slack community. Sign up today at therestisfootball.com https://therestisfootball.com/?utm_source=podcast&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=episode_description&utm_content=link_cta For more Goalhanger Podcasts, head to www.goalhanger.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Khune: Chiefs star can go to the World Cup with Bafana Kick Off

In January, there were increasing doubts about the future of Ruben Lotus-Cheek at Milan. Aston Villa attempted to bring him back to England and at a point, it seemed like his exit could go through. Fortunately for Max Allegri’s side, it did not. With a new contract on the way, the Englishman showed his value […]

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Football plays a vital role in establishing a sense of identity for the Uyghur people This piece was written by Henryk Szadziewski for issue 10 in 2013 Some time in the 1920s — accounts vary — students from the small village of Artush in what is now China’s far west played a game of football […] The post Anyone But China appeared first on The Blizzard.

Ahead of the advent of the First Division on Friday, Kerry FC star Sean McGrath sat down with our own Odhrán Johnson and spoke about the building on the good year of 2025, and ambitions for 2026. This week our live League of Ireland commentary comes from a sold-out Tolka Park as the 2024 champions Shelbourne, welcome 2025 champions Shamrock Rovers across the Liffey. Jonathan Higgins will be joined by Richie Towell in the gantry and you will be able to hear live and exclusive commentary on Off The Ball on your radios from 7 and on the GoLoud App Become a member and sign up at offtheball.com/join

Bray Wanderers head coach Paul Heffernan sat down with our own Stephen Doyle and spoke about the growth of the league, the increase in popularity, and developing players for the future. This week our live League of Ireland commentary comes from a sold-out Tolka Park as the 2024 champions Shelbourne, welcome 2025 champions Shamrock Rovers across the Liffey. Jonathan Higgins will be joined by Richie Towell in the gantry and you will be able to hear live and exclusive commentary on Off The Ball on your radios from 7 and on the GoLoud App Become a member and sign up at offtheball.com/join

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Cork City captain Fiacre Kelleher sat down with our own Stephen Doyle ahead of the First Division starting on Friday evening, and spoke about the relations between the players, fans and the board, keeping Seani Maguire and getting in the new manager, Barry Robson. This week our live League of Ireland commentary comes from a sold-out Tolka Park as the 2024 champions Shelbourne, welcome 2025 champions Shamrock Rovers across the Liffey. Jonathan Higgins will be joined by Richie Towell in the gantry and you will be able to hear live and exclusive commentary on Off The Ball on your radios from 7 and on the GoLoud App Become a member and sign up at offtheball.com/join

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Cork City striker Seani Maguire sat down with Red FM's Ruairi O'Hagan ahead of the dawn of the new First Division, where he spoke about bringing Cork City back to the promised land, turning down Shamrock Rovers and the new manager Barry Robson. Become a member and sign up at offtheball.com/join

Barcelona continue to lead the way at the top of La Liga with a dominant performance in the 3-0 over Mallorca, which featured yet another screamer from Lamine Yamal and an impressive showing from Marcus Rashford. Gary and Alex look at the England forward’s form and his chances of securing a starting berth at the world cup. Real Madrid are just about keeping pace in 2nd place, with a Kylian Mbappe stoppage time goal sealing the points away at troubled Valencia. A game in which the opener was scored by a recent Preston North End midfielder… Atletico Madrid went from the sublime to the ridiculous, losing 1-0 at home to Real Betis just a few days after beating them 5-0 in the Copa Del Rey. How much pressure is Diego Simeone really under? Join The Players Lounge: The official fantasy football club of The Rest Is Football. It’s time to take on Gary, Alan and Micah for the chance to win monthly prizes and shoutouts on the pod. It’s FREE to join and as a member, you’ll get access to exclusive tips from Fantasy Football Hub including AI-powered team ratings, transfer tips, and expert team reveals to help you climb the table - plus access to our private Slack community. Sign up today at therestisfootball.com https://therestisfootball.com/?utm_source=podcast&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=episode_description&utm_content=link_cta For more Goalhanger Podcasts, head to www.goalhanger.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Viktor Gyokeres starting to show that his critics might be wrong