World Cup 2026 Hidden Gems: The Stars Ready to Explode! 💎 | World Cup Daily #8

[00:00:01] The World Cup starts this week. There are ones that we all know and there are some hidden ones that we will discuss today, like the 21-year-old at Real Madrid, who's created more chances than anyone else in La Liga. The German, who plays for Liverpool, who's never played a World Cup, but was bought for a Nick Soberton fee. And the Brazilian that was scouted by a very own scout. We've done all the homework so you don't have to. This is the World Cup Daily, FUT IN REVIEW.

[00:00:35] Welcome back to FUT IN REVIEW, World Cup Daily. I'm joined today by Nathan, our very own scout. How are you doing, Nathan? Hey Shaq. Yeah, I'm really good, thank you. I'm really excited to get into this topic. We all know the ones to watch in terms of the global superstars, which I'm sure we'll probably mention along the way as well. But I find this subject absolutely fascinating. There's lots of players that, you know, if you're a video game fanatic, if you're a FIFA or a football manager sort of person, some of these players will jump out at you.

[00:01:03] But there's also some ones that, you know, worth highlighting, some that could have a big impact. And whether they're kind of already potential superstars that are there, or whether the ones that we think this could be potentially a breakthrough World Cup for them, or even just, you know, pinnacles for their national team. So I think this is fascinating. I'm really excited to be able to talk over the next sort of 20, 25 minutes about this.

[00:01:26] Absolutely. Looking forward to that. I mean, before we get started, just want a quick, I know, we can talk about the Mbappes, we can talk about the Yamals, we can talk about Vinny Jr., Jude Bellingham, for example. This could be his World Cup. It could also be Erling Haaland's World Cup. Out of all these people, and you know, the top names that we keep talking about, rather than going into detail of every one of them, who do you think, in your opinion, out of these people, are the ones that you can think of, the very well-known household names, who do you think will have a stellar World Cup and why?

[00:01:53] I think that's quite difficult, because the climate, we've seen some of the friendlies, you know, you can't read too much into the friendlies, but there's also the heat's taking effect to the locations, the travelling. Portugal are a lot of people's dark horses, and most people's mind goes to Ronaldo for Portugal. I think you could actually look at five or six of their players. I think they've got a really good squad. Being a United bias, I think this could be huge for Bruno Fernandes,

[00:02:19] because he's not the big man at Portugal. But Ronaldo's looking like he's not going to be playing 90 minutes every game. So I think this could be huge for him. Norway as well, you mentioned Haaland. He will carry the hopes, because when you look at their squad, they've got a solid squad. They've got the likes of Odegaard, who is made out of a chocolate teapot at the moment. He plays one game and he gets injured. Haaland, he intrigues me.

[00:02:46] Like, he is undoubtedly the best finisher in the world. Him and Kane are probably the two best finishers in the world. But the difference is Haaland doesn't make a lot himself. I think this is going to be interesting to see how they service him. And because he's a player of that calibre, they will be looking for him every time. So these are the players, you know. Lamal, yes, he's unreal. But I think Bruno and Haaland have got massive World Cups for slightly different reasons. How about you, Shaq? Who have you kind of thought out of these superstars? So that's quite true.

[00:03:16] I think just before you go ahead, just Yamal, I think, is slightly injured as well. So I think this might just not be his tournament. But you never know. He might just peak at the right time and start going on. But I have a feeling, for some reason, I've been backing Norway. And I just feel like this is Erling Haaland's time to shine. I think he needs a tournament like this. I think he does need something big. At least a time where he pulls Norway up to maybe a quarterfinals, even a semifinal, if that. And just plays really well all through the tournament.

[00:03:45] I think he is, obviously, we know how good he is. He's clearly one of the best strikers of this generation, definitely. But I think if he does that in the World Cup for his country, he goes up in another echelon. And I think he deserves that. And that's why I'm hoping he does really well. I'm hoping Norway does really well. And yeah, that's my take. And I think it's simple. Even if you look at the small little thing like the Nike ad, it's almost everyone does their whole thing. And then Haaland comes along. It's almost like this is it. He has to do something. This is his time to shine. And who knows?

[00:04:15] Norway may not be at the World Cup again. So yeah, fingers crossed he does what he has to do. Yeah. No, I think so. I think it's fascinating to see how it plays out. And if he can pull them through to semi-quarters or semis, I think you're right. His stock's already high. But you've already seen links to big clubs like Real Madrid, the new president and wants to sign him and stuff. So I think he would bring that other tier. It's a bit like if England win, guaranteed Declan Rice will probably be up there for Ballon d'Or. If Portugal win, I'd imagine Bruno will be up there for Ballon d'Or.

[00:04:45] There's all these different caveats. So yeah, again, it's a lot to get your head around, but it's really exciting. Absolutely. And this is what I love recording with you because in there you have a subtle dig about him moving to a big club. I love it. I love it. Yeah, I've got to get my personal digs in now and then. That's so good. That's so good. All right. Well, we've got a whole list of some hidden gems, listener. And I think what we'll do, Nathan, is we'll just go through a couple of our hidden gems and we'll go one by one.

[00:05:14] So who'd you got as a first hidden gem? Well, it doesn't have to be necessarily hidden and they can be hidden for our own reasons that we can explain. So let's give the listener a few people that we want to just shout out for today. Cool. So my first one, we mentioned him on pod number one. I'm a very big fan. I think that this guy's got a huge power to play and I think he's actually going to be one of those that's the Leo Messi successor.

[00:05:44] Nico Paz, I think he is an absolute talent. He's at Como just now. He's had an excellent season at Como. Did he get Como into the Champions League, I think it is? It's got them into Europe anyway. He was at Real Madrid for years when he was younger. He then went to Como. Real Madrid have a buyback clause on him and I think they've been trying to get that activated. But he's playing under Fabregas.

[00:06:14] Who is he playing? It's Fabregas. Fabregas, yeah. He's playing under Fabregas at Como and he seems to be loving life. He's left-footed. He's got that agile sort of ability of Messi to drift past people. But his passing, oh my word, his passing, his vision is unreal. So I'm a massive fan of him. He can play centre meds. He can play up top. But he's best in that number 10 position. I think he's one of these that has the potential to set this World Cup alight. Oh, that's a really good shout. That is really good.

[00:06:43] Yeah, fingers crossed that actually does happen. And I think you've got a special affiliation as well with Nico Paz. So I'm hoping that, yeah, it actually shines. And for me, my first take is, I'll have to go with, look, it's a very obvious one. But the kind of season he's had and in that Madrid squad, he's the most creative player that I think Madrid found this season. And he's played really well this year. And I think if you remember even the Euros last time around, he played amazingly well.

[00:07:13] And there was a game that he scored multiple goals and there was a finesse shot from outside the box. And we knew that this game was special. But for whatever reason, the following season, he didn't have a great time. But leading up to the World Cup, he's just come right into form. He's played really well this year. Yeah, he's got, I think, quite a few assists and goals this year as well. And I'm just really hoping that this, the only drawback to him having a good tournament is the fact that he's the same group as Australia. That's the only thing I'm not looking forward to in the first game is against Australia.

[00:07:43] That's the only thing. I just hope he's not good in that game. But the rest of the games, I just want him to shine. Because this kid is special. He was a lot of fun to watch. Did you enjoy watching him in the Euros? Euros? Yeah, I think he's an excellent player. My one thing is, in the Euros, Turkey were everybody's dark horses. They were getting built up to be amazing. And then I remember seeing a tweet going around at the time. It was just like, whoever recommended Turkey must have been drunk. I mean, they were shocking.

[00:08:12] But he was the bright spark there. You're right, he's had an excellent season. I think he's got, he's played 50, well, he's made 51 appearances. He's 33 in the league, but he's not played many full games. I think it's about 22, the equivalent of 22 full games. But all in all, he's got 14 assists and six goals, which isn't bad when he's still kind of at a young age. I think he's early 20s, isn't he? He is 21. Yeah, exactly. So, yeah, I think he's exciting. He can play wide.

[00:08:42] He can play sort of center attack and mid as well. He's got pace. He's got flair. He's got agility. He can drift in. He can go outside. He can use both feet. I think it's another one that, unfortunately, though, I think because of Turkey being quite unpredictable, I think he might be the standout in that team. But it depends which Turkey turns up, because they've got a solid squad, and they'll be very combative. They'll be, well, I was going to say they'll be higher energy,

[00:09:09] but it depends how they get affected by the thing. But Turkey's obviously quite a hot nation anyway, so they maybe will be better stood than a lot of the other European teams. So I think a lot of it does depend on the team around him. But I think he could be the standout for them, and he could be the standout in their group potentially as well. Yeah. Fingers crossed. And I'm really hoping, I just want all these young guys, the Haaland's of the world even, just to have a great World Cup. We just want to see some good football, and these guys to play the best that they can play. That's it, because we know they're capable.

[00:09:39] So who else do you have for us, Nathan? So my second one, we've spoken about Haaland for Norway, but it's one of his compatriots as well. So Antonio Nusa, he's a 21-year-old winger, but the term flying winger was pretty much designed for him. This guy is rapid. He is unreal. He's like an inverted left winger, so he's right-footed. I think he can go down the outside, but he does favor his right foot and cutting in. He's at Leipzig just now. I think this guy is, he's phenomenal.

[00:10:08] He's got lots of big clubs sticking around him. He's recently joined Leipzig from Club Bruges. His stock's just going up and up and up at the moment. So I'm quite excited, because I think with his pace and his flair and his trickery wing play, I think he's the key for Erlenhaun to have a special World Cup as well. I think if these two combine really well, coupled with Odegaard in behind, if he can stay fit, I think this is one that, you know, at the moment,

[00:10:37] they reckon his value is around 30-ish million in terms of market value, but obviously that will go up if clubs want to bid for him. I think you could see him absolute take off if he fulfills even a fraction of his potential at this World Cup. Oh, look. I mean, I think Haaland needs these kind of players. He needs one of this guy. He needs Odegaard. I think this is why Norway is a team that I'm slightly, I feel like they're slight underdogs, because they do have a lot of good talent on show. And I think I'm hoping Nusa again, another young one.

[00:11:06] It's a theme that we're picking. We're picking all young players, because I think it seems like it's their time to shine. And I'm really hoping that, yeah, Nusa, like Haaland, who knows if he can have another go at the World Cup. So fingers crossed, he does something there. Yeah. The other one for me, sorry, go on. So I was going to say the caveat is the pitch. We've seen a few of the pitches, and we spoke about it last week, about how, you know, it might take a bit of time for the pitches to knit together. They're not in amazing shape. Nusa likes to travel at pace and with the ball.

[00:11:34] I think if the pitches aren't great, that's where we can maybe see him struggle a little bit, because it doesn't quite feed into his game. He is pure pace and trickery with the ball. So I think if the pitches are dodgy, they take away a little bit of his game, but then it might come into Haaland's game because he doesn't run with the ball. He's a finisher. They might adapt a different, slightly different approach. The balls might be coming into him a little bit earlier, and then you can see him shine. So it's all hand in hand. And I think there'll be a theme with these players that a lot of them

[00:12:03] have fantastic sealants, but they need the team around them to help them as well. Exactly. And this is what we need. This is what football is a team sport. We can't really judge a player's outcome based on just his outcome because the rest of the team has to do the things that they have to do for him to shine as well, whoever that is, whoever he is. So yeah, the fingers crossed that these teams, this is why we're picking certain teams as well because there's no point of picking a random team with, for example, someone in Curaçao who might have a really amazing time, but who knows the rest? I'm just, again,

[00:12:32] I'm just picking Curaçao for example. To Heath Chong. To Heath Chong. To Heath Chong, yes. And do you know, he's the only Curaçao player that was actually born in Curaçao? Yeah, the rest are Dutch. That was an interesting stat. Yeah. Yeah. I want to share my next one with you and I'm hoping that you have some input on this particular guy and I didn't know until I did some research that Jan Diamande, because the reason I'm mentioning him, again, listener,

[00:13:01] I'm just showing my allegiances here. He was linked with Man United recently and I thought, oh, I just wonder what he's about. He's a 19-year-old guy, plays for Leipzig, scored 20, had 20 goal contributions in 33 matches for Leipzig and Bundesliga Rookie of the Year. He's got very minimal experience and he's only played for Ivory Coast for less than a year. But at the World Cup, I think I'm really getting excited about this Ivorian team as well because they have some really good talent. They've got Kessie, I think, who's the captain. They've got Diallo, who every Man United fan in the world

[00:13:30] wants him to do well. And he's an exceptional talent as well. And I think if you mention, we'll get to Diallo, but with Diamande, I think he really has something special. Actually, he's got electric pace like that Noosa. I think he's equally as fast as Noosa. And at 19, this is again, could be a tournament for him as well. And I'm really, really hoping that he has a great time. Your thoughts? Yeah. Yeah, Diamande is, you know, his name kind of refers to he's a bit of a diamond. He's electric like Noosa, but I think Diamande's dribbling is next level. I really like Diamande.

[00:14:01] He's in talks with a team in England, which I'm not a big fan of. It looks like he's going for a big money move. It looks like, you know, for all intents and purposes, he's going to join Liverpool. And there's a good chance that he's going to be Salah's replacement. Different profile of player to Salah, but one that I think will be suited to that. And yeah, I think this guy's special. I think that he's got everything to kind of go to the elite level. The only thing is, I don't think his actual output

[00:14:30] is as good as his build-up play. So, I would really think that he could kind of elevate his stock though. I mean, people are talking about him now. And I think he's the sort of, this is the sort of typical player where they're in talks and big teams want them. The selling club have all the power because they're like, well, no, we'll hold on because we think he's going to have a wonderful tournament. Then all of a sudden his stock goes even higher. I mean, current rate, and at the moment,

[00:15:00] market value is 90 million pounds. And that for a 19-year-old, a 19-year-old from Ivory Coast is absolutely crazy. So, yeah, to be fair, his output's been pretty good. So, all in all, he's got 10 assists and 13 goals in 36 games for Leipzig this year, which I think is phenomenal because Leipzig haven't had the best season in the world. So, that shows you how special this kid is. He's strong. He's fast. He's powerful. He's dynamic. He's direct. He's very direct.

[00:15:29] I wasn't even aware that his actual output, but I thought he was the sort of player that creates chances but weren't taken, but I was wrong there. He can play on either flank as well. He's right-footed, but he can use his left. I think, again, it's like some of these flying wings. You know, we talked about Gula. We've talked about Nusa. Like, they're all similar elk. And again, he could be in for a cracking World Cup. And if he can kind of get, if he can hit the ground running, then he's going to be one that's going to be really hard to stop. Yeah, definitely. I think,

[00:16:00] I'm hoping against hope that he has a good season. I mean, sorry, a good World Cup after the season that he's just had. And this just elevates. I think one of the things we see about wingers is they just really come up with a brilliant season and they could just go on and have a wonderful World Cup. And that's just because they don't have any fear when they're young. So they don't have any expectations. There's nothing. They're just fresh. So you never know. Hopefully he has a great tournament. Who was your next one, Nate? So the next one I've picked out is one that's quite close to my heart.

[00:16:29] I think this player has the potential to, so he's not unknown because Premier League fans will know him. Brazilian fans are shocked. He played a friendly, I think it was Friday or Saturday for them. And they were shocked with just how cracking this player is. He's a striker. He's only 24. Igor Tiago plays for Brentford. He's a pressing machine. He's a finisher. He's dynamic. He's alive in the box. He can link up well. Honestly,

[00:16:57] this guy is the complete striker. He came on, I think he came off the bench in the first friendly and he scored. He's just, he's 1.9 metres. He's just, honestly, I can't tell you how good he is. And from what I hear, he's just a fantastic person as well. The people around the club say that he's got a great attitude. He's really happy. He's really friendly. He takes times with everybody and he's 24, but he acts like he's a cultured, experienced player. He's just tremendous.

[00:17:28] So, although I'm a bit biased because he plays for Brentford, I actually think that I've got Brazil to kind of go fairly deep, sort of quarter semis into the tournament. one thing Brazil have been lacking for a number of years is a true number nine. They've played with, you know, sort of number tens as number nines. They've played with wingers in the striker position. I think that if he, if he has a good tournament, Brazil will have a good tournament because I think having that focal point when you've got all these flair players around you

[00:17:57] is vital. You've got somebody that's going to hold the middle. He'll finish the chances. And when you look at the Brazil's sort of attacking sides, you've got Vinny, you've got the, Ryan, who I'm a big fan. You've got Cunha. Neymar's back in the fold, albeit, will he have a good World Cup? He was one that I actually was going to put into the ones to watch because it's going to be very interesting to see if he, if he has a good World Cup or if he doesn't. Attacking-wise, they're unreal, but having an actual goal scorer, like Neymar's,

[00:18:27] what, the top, he's in the top five or top seven goal scorers in international football, but he's not the same player. So, having this physical beast who can press, who can pass, who can score, I think that this, this is something that, you know, this could take Brazil to the next level under Ancelotti, especially under Ancelotti who, you know, he's got a track record of working very quickly with incredible players. So, yeah, I think he's an exciting one to watch. Absolutely. I think that's a, that's a great shot

[00:18:56] and I think this is a testament to how good Brentford's scouting system is. So, top notch. I mean, if this guy did exactly what he did at one of the top four clubs or top six clubs, his name would be everywhere and he had a massive season and not many people even are going to consider him starting for Brazil and that's the bonkers thing about this whole thing. yeah, brilliant. Absolutely brilliant. Wasn't he just second to, second top scorer? Yeah, he scored,

[00:19:25] he scored over 20 goals last season and people like he's been there a couple of years now but they forget that his first season it was his ACL he done he had a really nasty injury and so he missed most of that season so this is his first real run at it and then obviously for Brentford they lost Wester and Invermo and they kind of thought oh no, we're going to struggle but he's been tremendous he really has and like I say it's nice when you hear reports back that he's actually a decent human being as well. That always makes me like people a bit more if they're nice people

[00:19:56] excuse me but I remember when I've been to the training a few years back and there was when Neil Morphe was there and he was hilarious and Thomas Frank was there and he'd come over and shake your hand and he sat and had breakfast with us and stuff like it's a nice club to be at I think you've got to be a nice person to be there anyway but I genuinely think that Thiago could be tremendous and I wouldn't be surprised knowing Brentford's model they like to buy players develop them I wouldn't say they like to sell them on but they've got a habit

[00:20:25] of buying players and then selling them on as the model it's a sustainable thing it's a bit like Brighton as well they're all they're very similar clubs in the way they're set up so I wouldn't be surprised if he gets a ridiculous money move if he has a good World Cup yeah fingers crossed he goes somewhere in the Premier League and somewhere that wears red but yeah we'll see what happens there another player that I would like to bring up and this is for our dear old John that's actually suggested this player it's Ayase Ueda

[00:20:55] for Firenode for Japan he plays for Japan for Firenode the reason I brought up Firenode is he scored 26 goals in 40 appearances this year in the Eredivisie top scorer and for Japan he's the leading scorer with 16 international goals and 39 caps 8 goals and 9 Asian qualifying appearances this season and he carries the entire attacking load because I think Potomac is injured and ruled out so he's literally got to do it all and I think one of the key things I want to bring up as well

[00:21:25] is Japan beat Germany Spain, England I think recently they beat Brazil as well they came back and beat Brazil recently as well so Japan is really firing on all cylinders and I think compared to the other ones that we mentioned this guy is slightly older he's at 27 I think Thiago is the oldest one we've mentioned so far this guy is 27 but this is again a brilliant opportunity for him to shine and I think this Japanese team is we keep saying it it's probably everyone is just thinking of this team this could be either an amazing story or this could be

[00:21:54] Turkey of 2022 one of the two I don't know which way do you think? Yeah I've been really impressed I mean I can't say I know an awful lot about Ueda but I've watched Japan a number of times recently I think Japan will have a good World Cup and if he is the focal point and he's got that then yes he could be one to watch I mean what strikes me for Japan is they're all now so athletic they're not the tallest team in the world but they're all really strong they've all got really good dynamism

[00:22:24] they're all really disciplined but they're electric like they just run I mean if you were saying Japan my mind automatically goes to Kaimi Matoma who I also think is unreal I think Matoma is phenomenal and he started to show that again at the back end of the season so every one of these Japanese players don't look out of place anywhere I think they're just top notch so he does play for about the sixth best team in Holland that's the only thing who have just

[00:22:54] sacked their manager I believe which is heartbreaking for me they've gone down to my estimations getting rid of Van Persie but no I think Japan are a fun team to watch I think they will surprise people because they just seem to be unreal and if John's highlighting him as one to watch I'm quite intrigued to see how and what they do yeah fingers crossed I'm really excited to watch Japan but him especially now that I've done a little bit of digging on him is there anyone else you would like to mention quickly

[00:23:23] any other quick players quick hits there's one that we've kind of it's probably a good one to end on that you highlighted in the opening one he's one that came to the Premier League who I was actually as a United fan I was quite terrified of I thought he was going to hit the ground running he'd had such a good season before he came when Liverpool seemed to spend half the money in the entire world on a team and still finished pretty slowly but yeah

[00:23:53] I think Florian Virts is one to watch and maybe not for he's one to watch because he's going to have an amazing World Cup because in all honesty from what I've seen he was really disappointed in the Premier League and that's not with any hint of bias from being a United fan I generally think that he was a bit lightweight I think his passing was still pretty good but he didn't do an awful lot else from what I expected somebody that cost what is it 100 to 150 billion whatever he was like

[00:24:22] I expected a lot more and I always go back to price tag isn't him like price tag is what he's worth to the club you know so I'm not believing your price tag makes you a great player he's got to have a big roll cup because you know Germany I think Germany kind of need him to have a good one for them to have any opportunity he needs to come up with the assess because as an out and out striker have they got incredible I think they play Havertz

[00:24:54] who isn't an unreal striker so I think he needs to come up with the goods this time otherwise there will be big questions asked about the last 12 months of his career yeah I think thank you again I love podcasting with you because you seem to find a way to dig me

[00:25:31] that he was probably used to playing Germany it's really hard to dictate that in the Premier League as well so I think it'll come in time and after missing the last World Cup through injury this is his time to shine and I really think after the year he's had he's probably really keen to set the record straight and have a really good tournament and him and Musiala would just have a great tournament together if they just play as well as they can play and yeah it'll be really interesting yeah that was a good point as well

[00:26:01] about the type of football that Liverpool played because Slott although he wouldn't league two years ago his football wasn't good to watch it wasn't and it wasn't what you'd kind of link with you know the Jurgen Klopp style heavy metal football and I think to be fair Androni Uriolo will bring a lot of that back so it might be a system issue but his physicality isn't up there I think he's got all the attributes if you tick off on paper maybe his strength's a little bit lower than you'd like but in terms of like

[00:26:30] maybe a free roaming cam he's got everything that you'd want so for the person I actually quite liked him when he was at Leipzig he came from wasn't it I really liked him before he joined Liverpool I'm sure he's going to be one of these players eventually that I oh sorry Leverkusen he was Leipzig he came from but he won these players that I'm like I don't like Liverpool but I like X player Y player they've had a few Darwin Nunes used to be one that I absolutely love watching because

[00:27:00] he had no idea what he was doing himself so how do the defenders know what he's going to do do you know what I mean I just think there's always a few players and teams you don't like that you're like no I can really appreciate like De Bruyne at City Highlands at City now so there's always these players and I want him to do well I think he's actually seems a really likeable person I just think that he has underperformed as do many people coming from the Bundesliga into the Premier League there's not many people that hit the ground running from that league so that could be a factor yeah absolutely fingers crossed

[00:27:30] let's just see what happens there's only a couple more people I just quickly will give a shout out to Kendry Pays 19 year old Chelsea signing the youngest scorer in common ball world cup qualifying history so being as Rossi he has a great world cup any quick thoughts on him do you know the guy at all I've just randomly stumbled upon this guy no he's one that I've not heard again he's a football manager player rather than actually knowing him so I'm always intrigued when the football manager player kind of how they do in real life because sometimes you're just like oh

[00:28:00] I told you he was going to be good and other times you're like nah they've got it all wrong so yeah I don't a list to watch yeah fingers crossed let's see how he does the other one that I'll quickly mention just for our readily allegiances Ahmad Diallo what a player I really hope he has a tournament of dreams and yeah fingers crossed let's see what happens with him yeah Ahmad had a frustrating season season before last he was actually unreal last season especially when

[00:28:30] Carrick came in he had a bit more attacking license and he looked a bit devoid of confidence I think was the main thing but then his confidence should be sky high because they just played fairly it wasn't a full strength France team but it was a good France team and he scored the winner I think it was the 84th minute and it was an incredible team goal it was a really nice goal so if you guys get a chance go back and watch that I think it was yeah 1-2-1 it was just a lovely move and it wasn't the best finish in the world

[00:28:59] but it was just everything about was precision like the through ball the run the cutback the finish I think it was just wonderful so I hope he has a good World Cup he is one of my absolute favourite players I think he has potential to go on he's got everything you'd want from a winger or even a cam of finch I could see him drifting inside a wee bit so yeah I hope that he has a great World Cup I hope he doesn't get injured I hope that they don't win it because it would be nice for him to get a rest and come back for next season fully refreshed

[00:29:29] but no he's very exciting I think he's one that could get you off your seats if you're watching yeah fingers crossed fingers crossed well that's the episode your watch list is set and the World Cup starts soon before you go follow us on Instagram foot and review and TikTok foot and review podcast five star review on your podcast app would take ten seconds but it would mean the world to us share this episode to anyone that's getting into the World Cup spirit to share this send it to your friend anyone that you'd like for them to listen to us

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