The Ripple Effect with James Lawrence Allcott

Predicting the World Cup Final and Team of the Tournament XI

The Ripple Effect with James Lawrence Allcott

Show Notes

James and Joe break down what could happen in Sunday's World Cup final between Spain and Argentina, giving lineup, tactics and score predictions along the way. In the second half of the podcast, the boys pick their Team of the Tournament lineup.

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Host: James Allcott

Guest: Joe Thomlinson

Producer: Cai Jones

Editor: Finn McSkimming

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