It was all go so well until the mind games started, but England have finished the group stages on the correct side of the draw, supposedly.

Telegraph football writer JJ Bull steps into the presenter seat this week to discuss England's abject performance against Belgium alongside Telegraph columnist Jamie Carragher. 

We decide if there was any point to the match, if any of the B team made a case for themselves, and which England player Jamie most identifies with. We get Jamie's take on what Colombia's strengths are and on Germany's dismal performances throughout Russia 2018.

Plus we head to Russia to speak with Chief Football Writer Sam Wallace about a side which has barely moved out of second gear but is sitting firmly in the favourite's seat: Brazil.

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Episode 51: Jamie Carragher England Will Be Favourites Against Colombia But It Won't Be Easy

The unthinkable has happened. England go the long route round via a much feared penalty shootout to reach the quarter finals of a major tournament.

On this historic episode of Total Football Thom Gibbs is joined by Jamie Carragher to unpick how to take a penalty, how solid England's defence was, and whether England will last longer than the American referee in the middle.  

We head to Russia to speak with James Ducker about the other, more glamorous side of the knockout round draw and decide who will be falling short out of France, Uruguay, Belgium or Brazil. 

Plus a chat with Jeremy Wilson about England’s next opponents, the Zlatan-less Sweden national football team.

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Episode 52: Jamie Carragher: I always felt England would just edge it

Football has edged even closer to home following a 2-0 victory over Sweden on Saturday. Former England player Jamie Carragher joins Thom Gibbs to discuss who impressed, who has more work to do, and how on earth you mark Harry Maguire in set pieces.

We speak with Chief Sports Writer Paul Hayward, who’s been covering the tournament out in Russia, to get his thoughts on whether England can rewrite Italia '90, what Gareth Southgate has been like to speak with, and ask when is appropriate to open the top of a bus for a parade through London.

Plus Jim White joins to discuss the all European semi final lineup, find out what Croatia can do to defeat England, and the battle we're all looking forward to seeing: Marouane Fellaini versus N'Golo Kante.

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Episode 53: Jamie Carragher dissects England's World Cup win and Harry Maguire's set piece dominance

The dream is over for England for another four years as England bow out of the World Cup with an excruciating extra-time loss to Croatia.

On today’s episode, Jamie Carragher joins Thom Gibbs to discuss what England were missing from the match, why Croatia weren't looking as tired as many thought they would, and asks what exactly is the purpose of the third/fourth place play-off.

We head to Russia to speak to Sam Wallace who was in the stadium to see the end of England’s run at this tournament and get the reporter's take on what unfolded. 

Plus James Ducker, a man of many air miles, joins to look ahead to Sunday's final between France and Croatia.

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Episode 54: Jamie Carragher: Harry Kane's miss was the defining moment of the match

We have our World Cup 2018 winners at last and it’s France, after their 4-2 victory over Croatia. 

Jamie Carragher joins host Thom Gibbs one last time to unpick the big moments of the 2018 World Cup final, decide what counts as handball, and find out Jamie's favourite moment of the tournament.

We speak with Telegraph columnist Jim White to rate this World Cup, hear some anecdotes of fans in Russia, and discuss which World Cup trend will be sweeping the Premier League next season.

Plus Alan Tyers gives his World Cup TV roundup and names this nation's most important cultural figure.​

Episode 55: A Fitting Finale To A Great Tournament

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