The Inside Channel with Alex Crook and Sam Matterface28 Jun

Knockout Fixtures Confirmed | England 2-0 Panama | Charlie Adam Reacts to Steve Clarke's Resignation

The World Cup knockout stage is set, so Sam Matterface and Alex Crook map out every contender's route to the final. Who has the most favourable draw? Does the bracket change who they think wins it? And which side nobody was talking about before the tournament could go deep from their half?

Former Scotland international Charlie Adam joins the show for an exclusive conversation in the wake of Scotland's elimination - with Steve Clarke since resigning as manager. Charlie gives his honest verdict on what went wrong for Scotland at this World Cup, whether Clarke deserved another shot at a major tournament, and what comes next for Scottish football.

England laboured to a 2-0 win against Panama - job done, but not convincing. Sam and Alex react to a performance that raised as many questions as it answered. Did the changes work? And who played themselves into or out of the XI for the knockout stages?

The Round of 32 gets its full preview - Brazil v Japan is the standout game of Monday's action, Netherlands v Morocco and France v Sweden the best of Tuesday's fixtures. Both hosts give their verdicts.

The tipping competition enters the knockout stage with a new twist - with both hosts given a chance to double-down or change their mind on their launch episode outright picks, plus their match bet for the next round.

⚽ In this episode:

Knockout draw breakdown - who has the best route to the final?

Charlie Adam exclusive - Scotland eliminated, Clarke resigns, what went wrong?

England 2-0 Panama - laboured win assessed, knockout XI debated

Round of 32 preview - Brazil v Japan, Netherlands v Morocco, France v Sweden

Tipping competition - outright picks + match bets for the knockout stage

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8 Jul 58min

England's Greatest Night? | England v Mexico Reaction | Alan Pardew Interview | Balogun back for USA

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6 Jul 42min

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