England are through to the World Cup Round of 16 after coming from behind to beat DR Congo, with Harry Kane's two goals securing a memorable comeback. Chris and Sam discuss England's performance, Jude Bellingham's emotional display, and why the team's biggest test now awaits against hosts Mexico at the Estadio Azteca.

The episode looks ahead to the challenge of playing at altitude in Mexico City, the hostile atmosphere England can expect, injury concerns around Declan Rice and Reece James, and Gareth Southgate's possible tactical changes. Chris argues that England must embrace these occasions if they are serious contenders for the trophy.

Elsewhere, the pair review the dramatic Round of 16 action, including Morocco's remarkable run, Belgium's dramatic late winner, Argentina's progress, and Cape Verde's fairy tale tournament, which has turned their goalkeeper into a social media sensation.

They also discuss Manchester City's imminent signing of Elliot Anderson and why he should be viewed as Bernardo Silva's successor rather than Rodri's replacement, before rounding up the latest Premier League transfer rumours, including Tottenham's spending spree, Fulham, West Ham and Blackburn activity.

Away from football, there's chat about their weekend at Silverstone for the British Grand Prix, plans for Magic Weekend in the Super League, updates on their growing collection of sports websites and podcasts, plus news of a new Formula 1 project and an upcoming football management game being added to the It's Gone to VAR website.

Can England overcome Mexico in one of the toughest environments in world football? Chris and Sam give their predictions and debate whether staying up until 1am will be worth it.

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England top the group. Kane breaks Lineker's record. And the knockout rounds are here.

Chris and Sam react to the 2-0 win over Panama as Kane heads home his 11th World Cup goal to become England's all-time top scorer in the competition. We hand out player ratings, ask why England keep starting slowly, and look ahead to DR Congo in the Round of 32 on Wednesday.

Then we go around the houses. Every Round of 32 matchup previewed — Brazil vs Japan, France vs Sweden, Argentina vs Cape Verde, Netherlands vs Morocco, and whether Belgium are about to go home to Senegal. Who's got the hardest path to the final? Spoiler: it might be us.

The players of the tournament so far: Messi on six goals and in tears, Mbappé looking unstoppable, Dembélé's hat trick vindicating Sam's Episode 1 prediction, Vozinha going from obscurity to millions of followers, and Kane rewriting the record books. We rank the Golden Boot contenders, argue over the Golden Ball, and name our biggest disappointments.

Steve Clarke resigns as Scotland manager — 30 days after signing a four-year deal. We ask whether he was the right man or whether his safety-first approach had hit its ceiling.

And the transfers are flying. Elliot Anderson completes a British record £116 million move to Manchester City. Sam called it on Episode 1. Dad championed him as man of the match against Croatia before anyone else. Plus Granit Xhaka is potentially heading to Chelsea to reunite with Xabi Alonso — and Sunderland fans are furious.

New episodes throughout the knockout rounds. Next up: England vs DR Congo. Come on, England.

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