On this week’s episode of the Peter Crouch Podcast, Pete, Sids, and Chris are back with another chaotic round-up of football, forfeits, predictions and some genuinely bizarre stories from the weekend.

The lads kick things off by finally revealing more about Chris’ comedy club forfeit, including the nerves before he took to the stage and the incredible reaction from an unsuspecting fan who realised exactly why Chris was there. The conversation then takes an unexpected turn as the boys discuss the strange habit of giving fake names when ordering coffee — with one particular Brazilian footballer-themed idea quickly becoming a potential global game.

We also get into the weekend’s football, including Arsenal’s impressive win over Chelsea and whether they could really run away with the Premier League. The lads debate Arsenal’s mentality, their defensive strength and the impact of their new signings, before discussing the controversial incident involving Morgan Rogers and Declan Rice.

Elsewhere, Jamie Vardy’s move to Burnley gets a mention, the boys react to Alex Gilbert’s brilliant Inbetweeners-inspired announcement video, and there’s plenty of love for Hull Marina — perhaps the next great summer destination?!

The boys also debate whether Spurs can finally turn things around, before reading some brilliant Why The Football Not? submissions, including one fan who watched his team win promotion from a tree and another who travelled from Dublin to Liverpool on a free ticket with no money, hotel or plan.

And then things take a very unexpected turn when Pete’s podiatrist arrives mid-recording to deal with his troublesome footballer’s toenails. The lads investigate Pete’s bizarre feet, discuss whether they’re a footballer thing, and somehow turn the whole situation into one of the strangest moments of the episode.

Another week, another set of disasters. Enjoy!

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00:00 - The boys are back and tease Chris’ comedy club forfeit

02:00 - The unbelievable “pizza box” incident on the walk to the comedy club

05:24 - The lads reveal their favourite fake coffee names

11:00 - Bottomless curry brunches: the new happy hour?

14:38 - Rice vs Rogers gets seriously spicy

16:14 - Could Arsenal romp the Premier League by 15 points?

19:01 - Footballers walking home and trying to stay anonymous

20:03 - Jamie Vardy’s Burnley return and a brilliant football announcement video

21:34 - Hull are flying — but what is going on with that kit?

22:53 - Is Hull Marina secretly the next great summer destination?

24:34 - Aston Villa’s struggles and the great Brighton vs Hove debate

26:21 - “Let’s give Hove some love”

29:46 - Can Spurs finally turn their season around?

31:33 - Why The Football Not? — watching a promotion-winning game from a tree

34:15 - A free Liverpool ticket leads to a 60-hour adventure

35:36 - Pete’s podiatrist arrives mid-recording

37:23 - The truth behind Peter Crouch’s troublesome footballer toes

39:35 - The score prediction league heats up

40:25 - Could one of the lads really be forced to dress as a dog at Crufts?

42:18 - The £50 Barry bet gets settled

43:20 - Manchester United vs Manchester City predictions

45:02 - Our latest audio disaster

47:15 - The lads make their Manchester derby predictions

49:19 - Liverpool vs Fulham predictions

50:44 - Coventry vs Brighton predictions

52:48 - The return of the themed footballer XI’s

54:03 - Signing off

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On this week’s episode of the Peter Crouch Podcast, Pete, Sids and Chris are joined by England, Nottingham Forest and Manchester City legend Stuart Pearce — aka Psycho — for a proper trip down memory lane.

Stuart opens up about his remarkable journey from playing non-league football and working as an electrician to becoming a professional footballer, England international and one of the most recognisable defenders of his generation. He tells the story of how a chance encounter with Brian Clough eventually led to his move to Nottingham Forest, and how the famous “Psycho” nickname came about.

The lads also get into Stuart’s England career, including the highs and lows of Italia ’90 and Euro ’96, his infamous penalty miss against Germany, and the emotional redemption of scoring from the spot against Spain six years later. Stuart explains why the experience of missing that penalty stayed with him — and how it ultimately changed the way he approached pressure, failure and success.

Away from football, there are some brilliant Stuart Pearce stories too, from his love of punk music and a particularly surreal night at a gig in Moscow, to travelling to North Korea and his obsession with seeing as much of the world as possible.

And, of course, there’s plenty of classic Crouch Podcast chat along the way — including hedge diving, football stickers, Stuart’s legendary toughness and some seriously good dressing-room and Cloughy stories.

A fascinating conversation with one of English football’s great characters.

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0:00 – Pete, Sids & Chris are back – plus a huge guest

03:30 – Sids with Carlo and Tuchel?!

05:30 – Shaniqua’s Box returns with a very unusual giveaway

07:43 – Stuart Pearce joins the podcast

12:00 – Stuart’s wild Russia trip & Rise Against gig

16:00 – North Korea, travelling the world & hedge diving

20:00 – From electrician to professional footballer

24:00 – Taking a pay cut to play in the top division

28:00 – The Crazy Gang wanted Stuart Pearce

32:00 – Brian Clough discovers “Psycho”

36:00 – Pearce’s tackling, referees & Nobby Solano

40:00 – Stuart Pearce’s England debut & representing his country

44:00 – Italia 90, Euro 96 & England’s feel-good factor

48:00 – The penalty miss that haunted Stuart Pearce

52:00 – Redemption against Spain & fighting for England

56:00 – Life after playing & the lessons of failure

1:02:00 – Pearce’s penalty research & changing England’s shootouts

1:08:00 – The transfer that could have changed everything

1:14:00 – David James up front?! Stuart’s outrageous Man City story

1:18:45 – Stuart Pearce leaves the podcast

1:20:02 – Paddy Power Predictions

1:26:00 – Arsenal v Chelsea

1:32:00 – More predictions & the league standings

1:38:23 – Final thoughts on Stuart Pearce

1:39:20 – Zante goalkeeper, Crufts & the next podcast forfeit?

1:42:30 – Closing remarks

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On this week’s episode of the Peter Crouch Podcast, Pete, Sids and Chris are back talking all things GW1 as the Premier League gets properly underway. Pete kicks things off by summarising his attendance at the Spurs v Brentford game, before the lads get sidetracked by the now-infamous Zante goalkeeper — who has apparently heard about the podcast and has sent a rather aggressive message Pete’s way! Naturally, the boys decide there’s only one thing to do… head to Zante and take him on themselves.

The lads then get into the opening weekend of the Premier League, including the strange situation around Ollie Watkins at Aston Villa, with Sids sharing his own experience of knowing he was leaving Reading for Chelsea but continuing to play and train as normal. The conversation turns to whether players should ever take themselves out of the firing line when a transfer is on the cards, and how much physicality, hunger and desire now matter in the Premier League.

Chris then tackles his own disastrous comedy attempts ahead of his forfeit, some questionable listener jokes, and the increasingly surreal experience of being recognised in public — including a very awkward airport encounter.

Elsewhere, the lads debate who has the strangest pre-match traditions, discuss Peter’s latest Paddy Power advert, and wonder which piece of football memorabilia could possibly beat Maradona’s ‘Hand of God’ ball.

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00:00 - Sids joins remotely

03:20 - The lads debate the ultimate holiday beach: sand or stone

06:01 - The infamous Zante goalkeeper is back — and she’s heard the podcast

08:05 - The Zante goalkeeper sends Crouch an aggressive message

09:29 - The lads make a plan to take on the Zante goalkeeper

11:02 - Premier League opening weekend and the Hull City fans “mauling” debate

14:17 - Fans are asking referees for their yellow cards

16:01 - Wolves, the Liquidator and the debate over swearing at football

21:15 - The Ollie Watkins situation at Aston Villa gets serious

22:20 - Crouch reveals what he did when Liverpool wanted him at Southampton

24:18 - Should a player take themselves out of the firing line before a transfer?

25:09 - Sids reveals how he handled his move to Chelsea

28:40 - Was Crouchy “f***ing dog shit” on opening days?

30:17 - Reading’s incredible comeback after going 2-0 down on their Premier League debut

32:06 - Crouchy remembers getting destroyed by Chelsea on the opening day

35:09 - Newcastle and Liverpool pay tribute to a football legend

36:14 - Chris prepares for his stand-up comedy debut

38:14 - The lads attempt some truly questionable comedy

41:01 - “Regards to your families” and the weirdness of being recognised

42:40 - The most awkward fan encounter at the airport

45:03 - Why the listeners’ Instagram comments actually mean a lot

47:13 - Who decides which football gets used in a friendly?

49:58 - Maradona’s Hand of God ball sells for £2.5m

52:13 - Is there any piece of football memorabilia more valuable?

53:38 - Crouchy stars in the new Paddy Power advert

57:04 - Starky’s “candle of hope” England tradition

59:16 - Football League predictions and the lads’ early-season scores

1:00:00 - Aston Villa v Arsenal predictions

1:00:47 - Chris considers outsourcing his predictions to the Zante goalkeeper

1:02:23 - The Crouch Pod Bet Builder

1:05:01 - Spurs v Newcastle predictions and Tottenham’s worrying start

1:06:09 - Can Spurs actually turn things around?

1:07:21 - Final predictions, fishing plans and one last bit of chaos

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On this week’s episode of That Peter Crouch Podcast, Pete, Sids, and Chris express their absolute dismay towards the Community Shield’s double booking, and ask whether Manchester City’s 3-0 defeat to Arsenal is anything to worry about for Pep’s replacement Enzo Maresca.

The Gunners’ strong start has the lads wondering if they could run away with a consecutive Premier League title, and we also get into the Championship - with Millwall backed to make a serious push for the playoffs and plenty of love for the players expected to light up the season.

Sids signs off from the Maldives before the lads are joined by singer-songwriter Ben Cipolla, whose football-inspired songs have taken social media by storm. Ben explains how a joke about Brighton’s Deniz Undav turned into a growing catalogue of football songs, before revealing how his Djed Spence song exploded after an appearance on 606. He also talks about becoming a full-time musician, his ambitions to take the football songs even further, and Chris reveals his dream of Ben reaching the Christmas Number One spot.

And if that wasn’t enough, Ben brings along some homemade dips from his mate Paddy (in classic random pod fashion), performs his brilliant football songs live in the studio, and then unveils an EXCLUSIVE new song written especially for the podcast – ‘Back Stronger’.

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00:00 - Sids joins from the Maldives after a day of coaching

02:22 - The lads discuss the recent eclipse and whether they looked at the sun

04:50 - The conversation moves towards the weekend’s football

07:17 - Manchester City’s Community Shield defeat and whether Maresca should worry

09:57 - The lads discuss the Community Shield and its importance

12:15 - Have we completely neglected the Community Shield?

14:44 - Jack Grealish gets a big positive mention after returning to action

17:11 - Could Arsenal run away with the Premier League title?

19:58 - Championship talk begins and the lads assess the early season

20:18 - Watford impresses massively and gets the lads talking

21:50 - Millwall backed for a Championship playoff push

22:31 - The Jack Rudoni name mix-up is addressed

25:29 - The lads get family involved in the Arsenal vs Coventry prediction

26:33 - More predictions: Brentford vs Spurs and Newcastle vs Liverpool

27:54 - Ben Cipolla joins the podcast

29:10 - How Ben’s football songs started with Deniz Undav

30:20 - From TikTok chants to full football songs

30:37 - That Djed Spence song

31:50 - Ben explains the 606 appearance that changed everything

32:56 - How going viral changed Ben’s life

33:30 - Ben’s career as a full-time singer-songwriter

34:11 - Could football songs take Ben all the way to the charts?

35:49 - Is Djed Spence actually aware of the song?

36:23 - Ben arrives with homemade dips from his mate Paddy

37:29 - The lads put Paddy’s dips to the ultimate test

39:16 - Ben performs the viral Djed Spence song LIVE

40:45 - Ben performs a Dan Burn inspired song

42:18 - “Nothing But An Arm Break” gets it’s live debut

43:38 - Ben reveals he has written a song about Crouchy and the pod

44:10 - The EXCLUSIVE first play of “Back Stronger”

46:18 - The lads react to one of the best songs they’ve heard

48:01 - The lads discuss Ben’s future and a potential Crouch Fest rumour…

48:24 - The episode wraps up

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On this week’s episode of the Peter Crouch Podcast, Pete, Sids, and Chris are back in person and getting stuck into one of the best parts of pre-season… making wildly confident predictions that will definitely come back to haunt them by May.

The lads run through their 26/27 season predictions, including who they think will lift the Premier League trophy, who makes the top four, who takes the Golden Boot, Golden Glove, which big-money signing could flop, and which players are set for a breakout season. There are some big calls too, with Arsenal backed by some of the lads, Manchester United tipped as genuine title challengers, and Liverpool surprisingly left out of one predicted top four.

We also get into the summer transfer madness, including Morgan Rogers’ huge £117m move to Chelsea, Elliot Anderson’s £116m switch, West Ham’s retention of Jarrod Bowen and Spurs bringing in Sandro Tonali. The lads debate whether £100m has effectively become the new normal in football, and why the modern game seems to be producing fewer kids who actually want to grow up and be strikers.

Elsewhere, we discuss West Ham’s decision to permanently ban half-and-half scarves, discover a bizarre half-and-half calf tattoo, and hear about the legendary Zante goalkeeper who lets holidaymakers take penalties against him for a euro.

Oh, and there’s a Peter Crouch tune. Obviously.

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00:00 - The lads are back in pre-season mode

02:30 - The new microphones

04:05 - Harry Sidwell scores for Eastleigh

05:03 - The new Community Shield ball is revealed

06:42 - Pete relives scoring the Community Shield winner for Liverpool

08:19 - Sid's Portugal football camp with Rio Ferdinand and Jordan Henderson

09:26 - An eight-year-old asks Henderson how to improve Chelsea

11:53 - Chris prepares for his terrifying five-minute stand-up comedy debut

13:59 - West Ham officially BAN half-and-half scarves

15:41 - The lads debate whether half-and-half scarves deserve to exist

16:50 - The bizarre half-and-half calf tattoo is discovered

18:25 - The legendary Zante goalkeeper

20:17 - Morgan Rogers' huge £117m move to Chelsea

22:11 - Why Chelsea's experienced players could transform the dressing room

24:11 - Elliot Anderson's £116m move and the madness of modern transfer fees

25:58 - Is £100m now the new normal in football?

27:03 - Why nobody at Sids’ football camp wanted to be a striker

30:21 - The lads finally begin their 26/27 season predictions

30:56 - Arsenal emerge as an early favourite to win the Premier League

32:16 - Man United genuine title challengers?

33:32 - The predicted Premier League top four is revealed

34:17 - Why Liverpool aren't expected to win the title

35:35 - A shock top-four prediction leaves Liverpool out

35:59 - Haaland gets the Golden Boot prediction

36:42 - Which big-money signing could flop?

37:19 - The breakout star predictions

38:02 - Rashford and Rudoni

39:14 - Max Dowman breakthrough

40:02 - A ridiculous 10-goal thriller is predicted

40:53 - New football rules and a potential VAR backlash

42:36 - Bournemouth fall from grace?

43:47 - Southampton vs West Ham: who wins the Championship?

45:12 - Why Jarrod Bowen staying at West Ham is so significant

46:23 - The “fat backs” segment gets underway

48:14 - A fantasy forfeit: bodybuilding challenge?

49:10 - The Morgan Rogers song

50:13 - The lads react to musical tributes

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On this week's episode of That Peter Crouch Podcast, Pete, Chris, and Sids return for a pre-season catch-up as they look ahead to another year of football, guests, and complete podcast chaos. Fresh from a summer break, the lads swap stories from their latest adventures, including Pete's new obsession with barbecuing, why outdoor kitchens are harder to use than they look, and the ambitious plans for a 24-hour charity livestream that could become one of the biggest things TPCP has ever attempted.

With the new football season just around the corner, the boys turn the episode over to you, reading through hundreds of listener suggestions for how the podcast could evolve. From crossover episodes and live tours to new weekly games, Sunday League commentary, bowling competitions and even a wives takeover, no idea is too ridiculous to escape discussion. Along the way they somehow find themselves defending the reputation of every bloke called Carl, pitching LeBron James as a regular feature, and putting Barack Obama on the ever-growing guest wishlist.

The lads also reflect on just how far the podcast has come over the past decade, from recording in pubs to interviewing Oscar winners, future kings and football's biggest names, while looking ahead to another season packed with huge guests, Premier League chat, and plenty of the nonsense you've come to expect. As always, let us know your favourite ideas in the comments below and tell us which new feature you'd love to hear on TPCP this season.

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00:00 - Intro & Sids checks in remotely

01:18 - Tapas tales from Spain

04:23 - Pete's Michelin BBQ masterclass

07:28 - The 24-hour BBQ livestream idea

10:34 - Your ideas for the new season

14:03 - Should Friday predictions return?

16:59 - Would a wives takeover work?

19:34 - Pete's new gardening obsession

22:49 - Sunday League commentary idea

24:23 - Footballers ten-pin bowling?

28:29 - The campaign to redeem Karls

31:24 - Live tour plans for the podcast

33:49 - New listener games for TPCP

35:06 - LeBron's mystery stadium game

36:35 - Dream guests for the new season

38:14 - Looking back on 10 years of TPCP

39:51 - Who could be next on the pod?

40:13 - Barack Obama gets a mention

40:32 - Premier League season preview

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On this week's episode of That Peter Crouch Podcast, Pete, Sids and Chris are finally reconnect after an incredible summer, catching up on everything from Pete's Club World Cup adventure in America to the excitement of another Premier League season just around the corner.

Pete reflects on receiving his long-awaited England cap from Harry Kane, what it was like travelling across the United States, meeting LeBron James, and reveals his plans to take his family to watch Liverpool face Wrexham at the Yankee’s Stadium before heading home.

With pre-season now underway across football, the lads dive into what really happens when players report back for day one. From dreaded body fat tests and bleep tests to Tony Pulis' infamous training camps, army boot camps, endless bike rides and the stories every footballer has from surviving the toughest week of the year, they reveal why pre-season is both feared and respected inside the game.

Chris also finds out that his long-awaited Paddy Power comedy forfeit is finally happening, while the boys discuss future podcast challenges, listener ideas for the new season, and somehow end up debating whether your back can actually be fit.

As always, expect plenty of football stories, ridiculous tangents and laughs as the countdown to the new season officially begins.

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00:00 - Chris returns as the boys reunite after the summer

02:10 - Looking back on the Club World Cup adventure

03:31 - Pete's surreal experience working around England

04:34 - Receiving his England cap from Harry Kane

06:03 - The emotions of it all

08:04 - The awkward reunion with an old childhood friend

10:31 - Crouchy gets evicted from the yoga room mid-podcast

12:08 - Recording from America and life on the road

14:03 - Liverpool vs Wrexham at Yankee Stadium

15:31 - Meeting LeBron James in Los Angeles?

16:50 - New season housekeeping begins

17:12 - Chris Stark's comedy forfeit is finally happening

19:00 - Blossoms invite the podcast back on stage

20:44 - Could Sids replace De Bruyne’s famous passes?

22:42 - The art of the perfect daisy-cutter

23:52 - First day of pre-season nerves

25:08 - Putting Chris through a real football fitness test

26:14 - Fat tests, body fat and "back fitness"

28:09 - Would Chris survive Championship pre-season?

30:06 - Tony Pulis' brutal training camps explained

32:10 - Why pre-season leaves players completely broken

34:16 - The hardest training camps of Pete's career

35:52 - The player who cheated pre-season... with a taxi

38:08 - Bleep tests and why footballers never go full effort

40:05 - The endless medical tests before every season

41:05 - Big plans and listener ideas for the new season

42:45 - Rating listeners' backs and wrapping up

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On this episode Pete, Sids and Tom bring the curtain down on an unforgettable six-week journey across the 2026 FIFA World Cup, recording their final tournament episode from a New York City pub after witnessing Spain crowned world champions.

The trio react to Spain's 1-0 World Cup Final victory over Argentina, discussing why Spain were deserved winners after conceding just one goal throughout the entire tournament. They break down Argentina's defensive approach, the controversial scenes that overshadowed the final, Lionel Messi's quiet performance, and debate whether England missed a huge opportunity after their dramatic semi-final exit.

Looking back on an incredible summer across the USA, Mexico and Canada, they revisit the biggest moments of the tournament—from exclusive behind-the-scenes access inside the England camp and Peter Crouch receiving his England Legacy Cap from Harry Kane, to visiting the iconic Estadio Azteca, meeting LeBron James, travelling across North America, and recording the podcast from unforgettable locations.

The episode also reflects on England's World Cup campaign, Jude Bellingham's emergence as one of the world's elite footballers, the standout players of the tournament, favourite matches, funniest stories from the road, and why this has been one of the most memorable experiences the team has ever shared.

To finish, the Paddy Power Predictions League reaches its dramatic conclusion as the final standings are revealed, crowning this year's champion and confirming who must face the dreaded forfeit.

A fitting end to an incredible World Cup adventure filled with football, friendship, unforgettable memories and plenty of laughs.

00:00 – Live from a New York pub after the World Cup Final

02:06 – Spain crowned World Cup champions

08:01 – Reflecting on six unforgettable weeks

09:34 – Why Spain deserved the title

11:46 – Did England miss their chance?

21:03 – Tom Fordyce joins from Canada

26:22 – Favourite World Cup memories

32:35 – Players of the tournament

36:07 – Paddy Power Predictions League finale

42:37 – Signing off from an unforgettable World Cup

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On this episode of That Peter Crouch Podcast, Pete and Sids record from New York following England's heartbreaking World Cup semi-final defeat to Argentina, reflecting on an emotional night that saw Thomas Tuchel's side come agonisingly close to reaching a World Cup final. The lads discuss the incredible atmosphere surrounding the tournament, the unique experience of covering football across America, and why this World Cup has delivered some of the most memorable stadiums and fan experiences they've ever witnessed.

The boys break down exactly where England's semi-final slipped away, debating whether sitting too deep ultimately cost them, the tactical decisions made in the closing stages, and whether the substitutions should have been more attacking. They discuss Harry Kane and Jude Bellingham's performances, Declan Rice's importance to the side, the emergence of Jed Spence and Dan Burn, and whether this England squad should ultimately be remembered as a success despite the painful exit.

Former England defender Gary Neville then joins the pod for an honest and emotional reaction to England's defeat. Gary explains what it feels like to be knocked out of a major tournament, why players carry those moments for the rest of their lives, and analyses Thomas Tuchel's biggest decisions. He also discusses England's defensive approach, whether the criticism of Tuchel is justified, the positives to take from the tournament, and why this World Cup has been one of the best football spectacles in recent memory.

There's also another ridiculous challenge as the boys swap footballs for darts with Morgan Rogers. Meanwhile Chris Stark dials in a special interview with the Blossoms as they discuss their new music and thoughts on the world cup so far.

Wrapping up with the latest Paddy Power Predictions League ahead of the World Cup Final, Tom's predictions from afar, and plenty of classic TPCP chaos—including power cuts, questionable New York backdrops and the usual nonsense.

As always, leave your predictions in the comments below and let us know who you think will lift the World Cup.

00:00 - New York catch-up & World Cup reflections

03:07 - The best stadiums of the tournament

05:04 - England's semi-final heartbreak

07:39 - Gary Neville joins the pod

09:24 - Where England lost the game

13:53 - Tuchel's substitutions analysed

20:00 - The positives from England's tournament

22:51 - Life after football & Gary Neville

37:12 - Darts challenge with Morgan Rogers

41:09 - Chris Stark & Blossoms!

01:06:52 - World Cup Final Paddy Power predictions

01:10:13 - Final thoughts from New York

01:11:13 - End

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On this episode of That Peter Crouch Podcast, Pete, Sids and Tom are given unprecedented access inside England's World Cup training camp as they go behind the scenes with Thomas Tuchel's squad ahead of a huge quarter-final against Norway. After England's unforgettable victory over Mexico, the lads witness first-hand the togetherness that's driving this squad, with Peter receiving an emotional England Legacy Cap presented by Harry Kane in front of the entire team.

Pete also chats with Harry Kane to relive the incredible night at the Azteca, discussing the celebrations, the emotional Wonderwall moments with England fans, the challenges of tournament life, and why this squad feels different to any England team before it. The captain opens up about the adrenaline of knockout football, family life during the World Cup and what it really feels like to carry the hopes of a nation.

The boys are then joined by Dan Burn and Morgan Rogers, who reveal what life is really like inside England's camp. They discuss the unforgettable atmosphere inside the Azteca, what it's like waiting for your chance in tournament football, the incredible togetherness within the squad, and why every player—whether they start or come off the bench—has such an important role to play. The pair also lift the lid on life away from the pitch, from games of Traitors, golf and basketball to the debates and laughs that have helped make England's training base feel like a home away from home.

There's plenty of classic TPCP nonsense too, as the production team set Pete, Sids and Tom a brutal all-you-can-eat sandwich buffet challenge, before another Paddy Power Predictions League update, plenty of laughs from inside England HQ, and an emotional farewell (for now) to Tom as he heads back to the UK after an unforgettable month on the road with the boys.

As always, let us know your predictions in the comments below... Can England book their place in the World Cup Final?

00:00 - Inside England's World Cup training camp

01:15 - Peter Crouch receives his England Legacy Cap

03:58 - Behind the scenes at England training

06:05 - Why this England squad feels different

08:06 - Harry Kane interview begins

09:08 - Kane on England's Mexico victory

10:39 - Tournament life inside England camp

11:55 - Wonderwall celebrations with the fans

13:46 - Dan Burn & Morgan Rogers join the pod

14:29 - The magic of playing at the Azteca

16:18 - Why England's squad mentality is so strong

17:18 - Reliving the Mexico victory

20:06 - Life inside England's World Cup base

21:08 - Traitors, golf and team bonding

26:16 - The all-you-can-eat sandwich challenge

33:41 - Paddy Power Predictions League

39:55 - England's belief heading into the semi-final

40:41 - Tom's farewell from the World Cup

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On this episode of That Peter Crouch Podcast, Pete joins the lads live from Mexico City after witnessing one of England's greatest ever World Cup victories, as Thomas Tuchel's side produce a heroic performance to beat hosts Mexico and book their place in the quarter-finals. Fresh from celebrating on the pitch with Harry Kane, Pete relives the incredible atmosphere inside the iconic Azteca Stadium, the emotional scenes after full-time, and explains how he nearly had his own "Salt Bae" moment during England's celebrations.

The boys break down England's unforgettable victory, discussing Jude Bellingham's world-class performance, Harry Kane's relentless brilliance in front of goal, Jordan Pickford's commanding display and Anthony Gordon's game-changing impact. They debate whether this was England's greatest tournament performance in years, why this result could define their World Cup campaign, and look ahead to a huge quarter-final clash with Norway.

Former England defender Jolyon Lescott then joins the pod for an in-depth conversation about life inside the England setup. Jolyon shares behind-the-scenes insight from coaching England's Under-21s, explains why Jude Bellingham is built for the biggest occasions, reveals the mentality that makes Harry Kane one of the world's best finishers, discusses Anthony Gordon's professionalism, Morgan Rogers' rise to the top, and gives his verdict on England's defensive options heading into the business end of the tournament.

There's also the latest Bronco Challenge as the boys put themselves through one of rugby's toughest fitness tests, the latest Paddy Power Predictions League standings as the competition continues, plenty of behind-the-scenes stories from England's World Cup camp, and all the classic TPCP nonsense you've come to expect.

As always, leave your predictions in the comments below and let us know if England can go all the way.

00:00 - Pete's emotional night in Mexico City

03:58 - Inside the Azteca atmosphere

06:18 - England's greatest World Cup win?

10:18 - Bellingham and Kane deliver

14:12 - England's heroes step up

17:28 - Norway await

20:55 - Jolyon Lescott joins the pod

21:30 - Working inside England's setup

26:00 - Morgan Rogers' development

29:55 - Anthony Gordon's mentality

34:15 - Why Jude Bellingham is different

37:55 - Harry Kane's elite finishing

41:40 - What makes world-class players?

46:20 - England's defensive options

53:10 - The Bronco Challenge

01:01:20 - Paddy Power Predictions League

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