The lads react to England’s low-block headache against Ghana — a “bad game”, but with plenty of entertainment in the fallout, and a big VAR talking point as Carlos Quieroz goes full movie-villain in the post-match.

There’s Ronaldo, Portugal and the sudden return of set-piece sorcery, plus the growing sense we might actually get the Messi vs Ronaldo “last dance” at this World Cup.

On the home front: Brian O’Driscoll reveals the extraordinary behind-the-scenes offer to keep James Lowe in Ireland, while Phil Healy’s retirement and big GAA money questions round out the morning.

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