The Inside Channel with Alex Crook and Sam Matterface14 Jul

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 stop Messi, team selection, the history of one of football's greatest rivalries and both hosts' score predictions - fifteen minutes of essential England v Argentina content before kick-off.

Former England striker Darren Bent gives his expert verdict on England's semi-final chances, the tournament's golden generation of strikers - Mbappe, Kane and Haaland have all lit up this World Cup - and who he thinks wins the Golden Boot.

Then former Sunderland and Newcastle midfielder Julio Arca joins to give the Argentinian perspective. What makes this Argentina side so dangerous? How do they see England? And does he think Messi and co can reach the final?

The tipping competition update - Sam leads by over 50 points and both hosts make their England v Argentina picks. The competition is building to a dramatic conclusion.

⚽ In this episode:

England v Argentina semi-final full preview - tactics, Messi, team selection & predictions
Darren Bent exclusive - England's chances & the tournament's great strikers assessed
Julio Arca exclusive - the Argentinian view on England v Argentina
Mbappe, Kane & Haaland - who has been the striker of the tournament?
Tipping competition - Sam's 50-point lead, England v Argentina picks from both hosts

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