Richard Fitzpatrick joins Colm Boohig & Enda Coll to break down Spain’s impressive win against France and why Luis de la Fuente is getting every big call right on the road to a World Cup final.

From Spanish “DNA” and pragmatic, possession-led control, to the underage conveyor belt that keeps producing technically elite players, Richard explains how Spain neutralised France, dominated midfield, and barely needed the bench until late on.

There’s also chat on Pedri’s role, Dani Olmo’s importance, Lamine Yamal tormenting France’s left side, and who poses the bigger threat in the final — England or Argentina — with Jude Bellingham looming large.

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