Aleksandar Holiga

We then welcome back another old friend; Croatia have performed admirably in recent tournaments, but can they go again? The Guardian’s Aleksandar Holiga returns, with Zlatko Dalic’s side to open their tournament against England on Thursday.

We then welcome back another old friend; Croatia have performed admirably in recent tournaments, but can they go again? The Guardian&rsquo;s Aleksandar Holiga returns, with Zlatko Dalic&rsquo;s side to open their tournament against England on Thursday.

Box2Box, as the name implies, is a weekly football podcast for fans, experts and part-time enthusiasts who enjoy genuine analysis and conversation from one end of the pitch to the other.

Top of the agenda each week will be the A-Leagues, a specific focus on the Socceroos & Matildas playing abroad and all Australia's FIFA World Cup qualification news. We’ll also be spending plenty of time on the UEFA Champions League and the other major European competitions including Premier League, La Liga, Serie A and the Bundesliga.

Box2Box features a line-up of experts who are famous for their hard-hitting opinions and each week we’ll chat current and former players along with some of the most authoritative journalists. The show digs deep into the politics and business of the world game providing insight and analysis fleshing out football's biggest issues.

Box2Box is a partnership between Gilbert Media and Australia’s Football Fan Network, the Green & Gold Army.

Box2Box, as the name implies, is a weekly football podcast for fans, experts and part-time enthusiasts who enjoy genuine analysis and conversation from one end of the pitch to the other.
Top of the agenda each week will be the A-Leagues, a specific focus on the Socceroos &amp; Matildas playing abroad and all Australia's FIFA World Cup qualification news.&nbsp;We&rsquo;ll also be spending plenty of time on the UEFA Champions League and the other major European competitions including Premier League, La Liga, Serie A and the Bundesliga.
Box2Box features a line-up of experts who are famous for their hard-hitting opinions and each week we&rsquo;ll chat current and former players along with some of the most authoritative journalists. The show digs deep into the politics and business of the world game providing insight and analysis fleshing out football's biggest issues.
Box2Box is a partnership between Gilbert Media and Australia&rsquo;s Football Fan Network, the Green &amp; Gold Army.

Highlights from the show devoted to all things Football (soccer). It features the latest news from the “world game” with a local emphasis on the A-Leagues, Socceroos & Matildas.

Box2Box: Highlights

Highlights from the show devoted to all things Football (soccer). It features the latest news from the “world game” with a local emphasis on the A-Leagues, Socceroos and Matildas.

Highlights from the show devoted to all things Football (soccer). It features the latest news from the &ldquo;world game&rdquo; with a local emphasis on the A-Leagues, Socceroos and Matildas.

Aleksandar Holiga ahead of Croatia opener

Teo Pellizzeri

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.

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&rsquo;s side now face Egypt; Network 10&rsquo;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.

Teo Pellizzeri as Socceroos realign & progress

Martin Tyler

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?

Thomas Tuchel&rsquo;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?

Martin Tyler as Tuchel’s England again do just enough

Rob Stevens

Then to Africa, where Cabo Verde are undefeated through matches against former winners Spain and Uruguay! BBC Sport Africa’s Rob Stevens has helped us chart the rise of the Blue Sharks in recent years, and joins us at their most historic moment yet.

Then to Africa, where Cabo Verde are undefeated through matches against former winners Spain and Uruguay! BBC Sport Africa&rsquo;s Rob Stevens has helped us chart the rise of the Blue Sharks in recent years, and joins us at their most historic moment yet.

Aleksandar Holiga ahead of Croatia opener

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