England are through the quarter-final of the World Cup, following an instant classic in the Azteca against Mexico.

Emma Paton is joined by Art De Roche and Cerys Jones to pick the bones out of England's 3-2 win over Mexico, with Jack Pitt-Brooke providing his take from Mexico City.

Matt Slater also drops by from Times Square, reacting to Norway's 2-1 win over Brazil, to set-up Saturday's semi-final in Miami with England.

While there was plenty of drama on the pitch, Dan Sheldon and Adam Crafton join to explain their the news they exclusively broke that USA's Folarin Balogun is now available for their round of 16 clash with Belgium, with it later emerging US President Donald Trump made a phone call to FIFA President Gianni Infantino ahead of Balogun's one-game ban being suspended.

Host: Emma Paton

With: Art De Roche and Cerys Jones

Executive Producer: Guy Clarke

Producers: Jay Beale and Liam Warburton

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It’s Day 24 and our focus is fully on England’s trip to the Azteca to take on Mexico.

Adam Leventhal is joined by Cerys Jones and Liam Tharme to recap the World Cup action as Argentina edged past Cape Verde to secure their place in the Round of 16 - James Horncastle drops in from Miami for that one.

In terms of England, there’s been plenty of drama in the build-up to this one. Kick-off is still 1AM UK time - despite a day of confusion. Matt Slater brings us all of the details on that situation, while Jack Lang has the lowdown on what Thomas Tuchel’s side will face in the Azteca.

And ahead of the Round of 16, we look ahead to Saturday’s matches - France vs Paraguay and Canada vs Morocco - as well as a quick preview of Sunday’s big one - Norway vs Brazil.

Host: Adam Leventhal

With: Cerys Jones and Liam Tharme

Featuring: James Horncastle, Matt Slater and Jack Lang

Executive Producer: Guy Clarke

Producers: Mike Stavrou and Grayson Moody

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Newcastle United are set to receive £100m for midfielder Sandro Tonali, but where does that leave their aspirations?

Adam Leventhal is joined by Cerys Jones and Art De Roche to discuss the latest at the World Cup and in the transfer window.

David Ornstein reports on Tonali's imminent move to Spurs, before we look at the latest from the World Cup with Matt Slater recapping an enthralling 2-1 win for Portugal over Croatia.

The Athletic's Newcastle United writer also joins to discuss the impact of the sale of Tonali as well as interest in other key players including captain Bruno Guimaraes.

Plus, we have a look ahead to Day 23 at the World Cup with Lionel Messi looking to go clear of Kylian Mbappe in the golden boot race.

Host: Adam Leventhal

With: Cerys Jones and Art De Roche

Featuring: David Ornstein, Matt Slater and Chris Waugh

Executive Producer: Guy Clarke

Producers: Mike Stavrou and Liam Warburton

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England left it late but got the job done, thanks to Harry Kane.

Adam Leventhal is joined by The Athletic's Carl Anka and Liam Twomey after England's emotional come-from-behind win against DR Congo as our England correspondent Jack Pitt-Brooke poses the question; is Kane England's greatest player ever?

Away from England's win, the USA and Belgium also progressed to face one another in the Round of 16. Henry Bushnell reports from the USMNT's win over Bosnia & Herzegovina including a controversial red card for Folarin Balogun, while Belgium had to come from 2-0 down to see off Senegal.

And ahead of the Day 22 action, Matt Slater joins us from Toronto ahead of Portugal taking on Croatia to discuss how the cities he's visited have connected with the tournament as well as what tournament preconceptions he had that he may have changed his opinion on.

Host: Adam Leventhal

With: Carl Anka and Liam Twomey

Featuring: Jack Pitt-Brooke, Henry Bushnell and Matt Slater

Executive Producer: Guy Clarke

Producers: Mike Stavrou and Liam Warburton

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France's superstars continue to sparkle, as Kylian Mbappe's brace helped to see off Sweden 3-0 in at the MetLife.

Emma Paton is joined by Mark Critchley and Carl Anka to discuss France's free-flowing attack with Adam Crafton also posing the question: are France unstoppable? We also hear from Felipe Cardenas after Mexico's 2-0 win over Ecuador setting up a potential Round of 16 clash with England.

David Ornstein drops by with the latest from the transfer window as Tottenham Hotspur win the race to sign Mateus Fernandes from West Ham United in a deal worth £85m. Where does this leave Man United's search for midfield reinforcements?

Plus, ahead of the USA taking on Bosnia & Herzegovina, Henry Bushnell drops by to preview the game and the significance reaching a run to the quarter-finals could have for the USMNT.

Host: Emma Paton

With: Mark Critchley and Carl Anka

Featuring: Adam Crafton, Felipe Cardenas, David Ornstein and Henry Bushnell

Executive Producer: Guy Clarke

Producers: Jay Beale and Grayson Moody

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Four-time World Cup winners Germany are out. So too are the Netherlands and Japan after a dramatic day at the World Cup.

Emma Paton is alongside Mark Critchley and Cerys Jones to look back on the action. Matt Slater shares his view from Boston after seeing Germany dumped out on penalties, losing their first-ever World Cup shootout to Paraguay.

David Ornstein joins us to discuss the latest in the transfer market including Chelsea's move for Granit Xhaka as well as their reaction to confirmation Enzo Maresca has succeeded Pep Guardiola as manager of Man City.

Plus, there's a look ahead to England's Round of 32 tie with DR Congo, a preview of the Day 20 action as well as our daily 'do you know' trivia.

Host: Emma Paton

With: Mark Critchley & Cerys Jones

Featuring: Matt Slater, David Ornstein and Jack Pitt-Brooke

Executive Producer: Guy Clarke

Producers: Jay Beale & Grayson Moody

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Canada saw off South Africa as the knockout stages got underway at the World Cup, with some big games to come on Day 19.

Emma Paton is joined by The Athletic's Liam Twomey and Liam Tharme as they assess Canada's win with Josh Kloke explaining the significance of a knockout victory for the co-hosts.

There's then a look at the World Cup bracket with the panel making their predictions as to who will make the final four of the competition.

Ahead of the Netherlands taking on Morocco in one of the ties of the round, Tomas Hill Lopez-Menchero joins from Monterrey to preview the game, explain the mood in the city as well as the possibility of an England v Mexico tie in the Azteca Stadium in the next round.

Host: Emma Paton

With: Liam Twomey and Liam Tharme

Featuring: Josh Kloke and Tomas Hill Lopez-Menchero

Executive Producer: Guy Clarke

Producers: Jay Beale and Liam Warburton

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Despite a 2-0 win over Panama with Jude Bellingham playing a crucial role, Thomas Tuchel's England still lack conviction.

Joining Adam Leventhal to get stuck into England's final group stage performance are Tim Spiers and Art De Roche, with Jack Pitt-Brooke sharing his thoughts from the MetLife Stadium.

With the group stage now completed there's also discussion around some of the big talking points as Lionel Messi moves onto six goals at the tournament, nine of the 10 African sides have reached the knockout stage - and Scotland head coach Steve Clarke resigns, with Jordan Campbell providing reaction in Boston.

Plus, ahead of the knockouts beginning there's some bracket projections before our Canada correspondent Josh Kloke previews Canada's tie with South Africa.

Host: Adam Leventhal

With: Tim Spiers and Art De Roche

Featuring: Jack Pitt-Brooke, Jordan Campbell and Josh Kloke

Producers: Guy Clarke and Liam Warburton

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