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There are some massive names not going to the 2026 World Cup from Robert Lewnadowski to Gianluigi Donnarumma. And we challenged Darren Bent to name his best XI of players that won’t be headin…

On Wednesday’s Football Daily, Phil Egan brings you news from Prague as Ireland continue preparations for the World Cup playoff with Czechia, plus there is the fallout from Mohammed Salah’s announcement that he will Liverpool this summer. Seamus Coleman and Heimir Hallgrimsson speak from training as Ireland report a clean bill of health. Team news from Czechia includes a possible bench role for Tomáš Souček, with Vladimír Darida returning and a Schick–Chory strike partnership expected. Harvey Vale discusses declaring for Ireland, his Chelsea past, and a potential debut in a major playoff clash. Tactical insight from Vinny Perth on how Ireland may set up against Czechia. Czech football is rocked by match-fixing allegations, with dozens of disciplinary proceedings opened by the national association. Josh Magennis says Northern Ireland will go “toe-to-toe” with Italy in their playoff semi-final. Mohamed Salah confirms he will leave Liverpool this summer after nine trophy-laden years, with tribute calls from Jamie Carragher. Injury blow for Arsenal as Eberechi Eze faces up to six weeks out with a calf problem. Women’s Champions League roundup: Arsenal beat Chelsea 3-1, Wolfsburg edge Lyon, while Manchester United, Bayern Munich, Real Madrid and Barcelona prepare for quarter-final action. Become a member and sign up at offtheball.com/join

On ‘One on One’ this week, two footballing figures reveal the special bonds they have with their respective clubs. West Ham fan favourite, Tomáš Souček, discusses why he’ll be ‘forever blowing bubbles’ and the connection he shares with Hammers supporters. He also chats to Joe about growing up in a sporty family in the Czech Republic and what it was like facing Lionel Messi. Meanwhile, Jules sits down with Wrexham manager, Phil Parkinson, to lift the lid on life in North Wales behind the glitz and glamour of the club’s Hollywood owners. Like Soucek, Parkinson opens up about why the club is so special to him and Wrexham’s ambitions for promotion out of League One. If you enjoyed listening to this podcast, search for ‘One on One from Sky Sports’ and give us a follow, so you don’t miss an episode. Don’t forget, as well as listening to us, you can also watch all our ‘one on ones’ across our Sky Sports YouTube channels. 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 saying "ask Global Player to play the Sky Sports Premier League Podcast". For all the latest football news, head to skysports.com/premier-league For advertising opportunities email: [email protected]

On Tuesday's Football Daily, Phil Egan sets the table for this evening's Champions League action. We hear from Arne Slot on Alisson's return to the Liverpool side in their game away to Girona. Unai Emery on the shifting expectations of Aston Villa's European campaign. Tomas Soucek pays tribute to Michail Antonio as West Ham heap the pressure on Wolves boss Gary O'Neil. Plus, Manchester City's rap sheet has grown as their hearing into alleged financial rule breaches closes.

Former West Ham and Tottenham striker Jermain Defoe joins Jamie Carragher and Dave Jones in the MNF studio to reflect on West Ham's 2-1 win over Wolves, a victory that could ease the pressure on Hammers' manager Julen Lopetegui, but increases it on Wolves boss Gary O'Neil. One of the West Ham goal scorers, Tomas Soucek, chats to the panel about the win and also revels how the team called the injured Michail Antonio before the match. Jarrod Bowen scored the other goal for the home side. We also hear from Wolves defender Matt Doherty, as well as Gary O'Neil - who felt his side were unlucky to come away from East London without a point. 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 saying "ask Global Player to play the Sky Sports Premier League Podcast". For all the latest football news, head to skysports.com/premier-league For advertising opportunities email: [email protected]

James welcomes West Ham fan Chris Stone and Crystal Palace fan Ruaidhri McLaughlin-Dowd for a London Derby Clash of the Correspondents, but is there actually a rivalry between two clubs who have ambitions to grow on and off the pitch? Jarrod Bowen's fitness will be a hot topic of debate heading into GW14 and there's discussion on solutions for managers in the various scenarios of fit, unfit and unknown. Does Mohammed Kudus or Tomas Soucek fit any of the solutions? While for Palace new injuries for Ebe Eze and (a very serious injury to) Cheick Doucoure have caused alarm ahead of a tough swing in fixtures that follows defeats to Everton and Luton. Should Palace defensive assets be binned? For James that may mean moving Sam Johnstone on, but many other FPL managers will be considering moving Alphonse Areola, but The Hammers have good long-term fixtures to consider... Follow Chris on Twitter/x: https://twitter.com/Fpl_SkyAddict Follow Ruaidhri on Twitter/x: https://twitter.com/R_P_MD Tomorrow on Planet FPL: Ask James, live stream scheduled for 12pm GMT with an audio Podcast posted shortly after conclusion Today on Patreon: Money in Football - on Inter Milan with James Johnson For the full Planet FPL schedule this week, including our offering on Patreon view this post: https://www.patreon.com/posts/content-nov-27th-93603935 Want to become a member of our FPL and SkyFF community and support the Podcast? Join us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/planetfpl Follow James on Twitter: https://twitter.com/PlanetFPLPod Follow Suj on Twitter: https://twitter.com/sujanshah Follow Clayton on Twitter: https://twitter.com/claytsAFC Subscribe to our YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/@PlanetFPL Like us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/planetfpl Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/planetfpl #FPL #WHUFC #CPFC Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

David Seaman joins Vicky and Darren this week to discuss Chelsea's potential buyers and Arsenal's drive towards a Champions League place. Also Tomas Soucek chats about West Ham's incredible Sevilla win. Sunday Supplement is a Sky Sports podcast. Listen to every episode here: skysports.com/sunday-supplement You can listen to Sunday Supplement on your smart speaker by saying "ask Global Player to play Sunday Supplement". For all the latest football news, head to skysports.com/football For advertising opportunities or to get in touch email: [email protected]