The Inside Channel with Alex Crook and Sam Matterface6 Jul

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

England are in the quarter-finals. A 3-2 victory at the Azteca - with ten men, in one of the most hostile atmospheres in world football - has sent Sam Matterface and Alex Crook into raptures. Was this England's greatest ever away World Cup performance? They give their verdict. Former Premier League manager Alan Pardew joins the show with his expert reaction to England's stunning win - his assessment of the performance, the key moments, and what it tells us about this England side's genuine title credentials. Jude Bellingham was extraordinary. How was his place in this team ever questioned? The refereeing controversy gets the full treatment too - was Quansah's red card justified? Did Mexico deserve their penalty? Sam and Alex discuss the key moments. Norway await in the quarter-final after beating Brazil in one of the most impressive performances of the tournament. France did enough in a 1-0 win over Paraguay. Plus the Folarin Balogun red card story - he will not be suspended for USA's game with Belgium despite seeing red, and Sam and Alex react to how that came about. The remaining last-16 fixtures are previewed and the tipping competition update is in - Sam has stretched his lead after his France and Morocco to win double landed. Alex needs to respond. ⚽ In this episode: England 3-2 Mexico - greatest ever England away World Cup performance? Bellingham - how was his place ever questioned? Quansah red card & Mexico's penalty - the refereeing verdicts Alan Pardew exclusive - his reaction to England's win Norway beat Brazil - England's quarter-final opponent assessed Balogun red card overturned - the full story Tipping competition - Sam extends his lead, Alex fires back 🎙️ Hosted by Sam Matterface & Alex Crook 📍 Recorded from New York, USA 🏆 New episodes throughout World Cup 2026 - quarter-finals up next ▶️ Subscribe so you don't miss an episode 📲 Back our picks at starsports.bet - Star Sports are best price England in every match Star Sports Bet | 18+ | Please gamble responsibly | GambleAware.org | starsports.bet

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Episoder(21)

World Cup Final Review | End of Tournament Awards | Best Team, Best Goal, Best Moment and More!

It's over. Spain are world champions. Sam Matterface and Alex Crook bring The Inside Channel to a close with the final episode of a series that has taken them across America for seven weeks and 20 epi...

20 Jul 42min

World Cup Final Preview | Will it be Messi again or will Spain reign? | With Sam Allardyce and Gaizka Mendieta

The World Cup Final. Argentina v Spain. This is the essential listen before kick-off. Sam Matterface and Alex Crook deliver their definitive preview of Sunday's final - the key tactical battles, whe...

17 Jul 38min

England v Argentina Reaction | Where did it go wrong? | With Steve McManaman and Andros Townsend

England are out. Sam Matterface and Alex Crook react to a 2-1 defeat to Argentina in the World Cup semi-final. Did Thomas Tuchel get his tactical decisions and substitutions wrong? Should he remain En...

16 Jul 47min

England v Argentina Preview | Who will make the World Cup Final? | Darren Bent and Julio Arca Join

England v Argentina. The World Cup semi-final. The biggest game England have played in a generation - and Sam Matterface and Alex Crook are on hand with their preview. The tactical battle, how England...

14 Jul 40min

England v Norway Reaction | Bellingham's Brilliance | World Cup semi-final Preview with Scott Minto

England are in the World Cup semi-finals. Sam Matterface and Alex Crook react to a breathless 2-1 extra time victory over Norway - and one question dominates: are we watching one of the greatest tourn...

12 Jul 39min

World Cup Quarter Final Preview | Can England get past Norway? | With Joe Hart, David Seaman and Dean Smith

Sam and Alex are joined by a full squad of guests for a bumper preview of the World Cup quarter-finals, including England’s clash with Norway. Joe Hart joins live to preview England v Norway - prov...

8 Jul 58min

When will England v Mexico Kick-Off? | Match Preview & Reaction to Fiasco | Gabriel Clarke Joins

Fresh (ish) off a night out in New York city, Alex and Sam might be a little worse for wear, but they could be forgiven for not knowing when Mexico v England is going to kick off after Friday's drama....

4 Jul 43min