Box2Box, with Rob Gilbert and Derek Dyson…
The Socceroos realigned their World Cup campaign with a 0-0 draw over Paraguay, sealing passage to the knockout stages for the third time. Tony Popovic’s side now face Egypt; Network 10’s Teo Pellizzeri returns to assess the state of play as both nations look to make history with a first win beyond the group stages.
Meanwhile, Thomas Tuchel’s England shot out of the blocks in their opening match against Croatia, but then found the going tougher against less-fancied Ghana and Panama. Martin Tyler has watched England at World Cups as closely as anyone down the years; what chance a reprise of 1966?
Also on the agenda: Iran skipper Mehdi Taremi slams ‘disaster World Cup’, African sides progress in numbers and plenty more…
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