Matt Forde and Lloyd Griiffith speak to former USA goalkeeper Brad Friedel all about the importance of experience when it comes to representing your country at the World Cup.

Friedel recalls how his role differed between his first World Cup in 1994 and his final tournament in 2002 and what he learned along the way.

He warns England manager Thomas Tuchel against picking a squad full of inexperienced players given the conditions that await England in North America this summer.

He gives praise to a current England youngster Kobee Mainoo for showing experience beyond his years to find his way back into the Man United and England setup

And he reveals how close Harry Kane came to leaving Spurs when he was a youngster at the club before Tim Sherwood intervened to block his exit.

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Matt Forde and Jacob Hawley speak to South American football guru Tim Vickery all about Brazil and if the most successful side in the competition's history can end their long wait to win it once again.

He explains why Brazil have struggled recently to create the iconic players we have been used to seeing at the World Cup down the years.

He reveals there's an air of snobbery from the Brazilian public over having players from sides like Bournemouth, Wolves and Brentford called into recent squads.

And he tells us why that 7-1 hammering to Germany in their home World Cup in 2014 has had a lasting impact on the national side and on Brazilian culture in general.

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Matt Forde and Alex Brooker speak to former England captain Stuart Pearce all about defenders ahead of this summers World Cup!

He explains why a strong defence is more important to winning a major tournament compared to a powerful attack. He also tells us what makes current England centre back Marc Guehi so important for the Three Lions and why Jordan Pickford is the unsung hero in Thomas Tuchel's defensive unit.

Stuart also gives us the inside scoop on playing with England icon Terry Butcher and that famous blood stained shirt against Sweden.

And he explains that he only became a footballer after being rejected for an interview to join the police force!

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