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Football Weekly England disappoint and the Tudor era is over at Spurs – Football Weekly podcast
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Mar 30, 2026 Paul Watson, host of the Excellent Sweeper podcast and international football raconteur, joins discussion. They dissect England’s flat 1-1 in Houston and selection headaches. They unpack Tottenham’s chaos after Igor Tudor’s short spell and who might rescue the club. Lively detours into surprising playoff stories and quirky international anecdotes.
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Friendlies Aimed To Rest Stars But Undermined Squad Competition
- Tuchel used the window partly to rest regulars and partly to create internal competition, but withdrawals (Saka, Rice) undermined that plan.
- Steinberg warned Tuchel may not start his preferred XI against top opposition until deep in the tournament.
No Clear Backup For Harry Kane Emerged
- Backup centre-forward options failed to stake clear claims in the friendly, leaving Tuchel potential choices to gamble on.
- Jacob highlighted Calvert-Lewin's missed chances and Slonky's workrate but no standout backup emerged.
Tuchel's Public Pecking Order Statement Felt Odd
- Tuchel publicly ranking Harry Maguire fifth choice at centre-back was honest but tactically odd because selection should depend on opposition.
- Barry Glendenning said Maguire likely won't be fazed but the blanket comment was strange for a coach.