Show Notes
The easiest draft in football history? Let's see.
Reigning ND World Cup Draft Champion Dominic Hougham returns to compete with Mac, Michael Hamlen and author of the brilliant 'The Heroes of Mexico 86' Richard Mulligan to find the best unique XI based purely on performances at the tournament.
With Martyn left to judge on defence, midfield, attack and overall balance it might just be more than who gets the number 1 draw and gets first pick...
More importantly, let us know what you think of the four sides!
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