Answering your questions about Euro 2024

In this special episode before the Euro 2024 final between Spain and England, Mehreen Khan and Simon Kuper answer your questions about the heroes and humans featured in the tournament. They discuss the performances of key players, why France and England have been so boring, and the perennial issues of politics, race and multiculturalism that have been a constant over the last month. Will Gareth Southgate’s controversial tenure be extended ? And why has Jude Bellingham evolved from golden boy to internet meme? How did the Netherlands go from Johan Cruyff to Wout Weghorst? And Simon refuses to self-sabotage by predicting who will win Sunday's final, but they do argue about Spain and England.

Timestamps:

00:22 Special episode ahead of Euro 2024 final between Spain and England

00:45 Simon's experiences in Germany and reflections on the Dutch team

03:18 Talking about the final, Spain, and England

05:29 Question about Didier Deschamps staying on as French national team manager

06:24 Discussion about Gareth Southgate's future with England

13:39 Comparison of Spain and England's team compositions for the final

16:15 Political activism in football: French players' stance against the far-right

21:21 Analysis of Jude Bellingham's public perception and "villain arc"

28:28 Analysis of Euro 2024 compared to past tournaments

34:13 Question about the impact of urban planning on footballing styles

38:28 Discussion on playing styles in Euro 2024 including the Dutch shift to long-ball tactics

41:21 Predictions and analysis for the Spain vs England final

44:25 Final question about explaining Johan Cruyff to children at Taylor Swift concerts

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