Much like the World Cup matches themselves, I can break down the experience of watching this tournament from home into quarters.
Firstly, watching the evening kick-offs: easy. Secondly, contemplating watching the later kick-offs: tougher, because by your mid-30s staying up until 1am is a big deal.
Thirdly, the overnight matches: for now, a write-off, while the final quarter is the biggest chunk of the day, essentially a 9-to-5 that is waiting for the action to begin.
So while my colleagues swan around North America, occasionally doing some work, I decided to fill my time throughout Friday by listening to as many podcasts as possible, and after digesting eight takes following England’s win over Croatia, here’s how I would rate them – including the unearthed gem which tops the lot.
Stick to Football
