The Athletic FC Podcast

Is Kane right about England dropouts?

England have had nine players drop out of their squad ahead of their matches against Greece and the Republic of Ireland.
Captain Harry Kane is not impressed speaking out about the importance of playing for the national team.
So is Kane right? Outside of major tournaments is international football respected?
Host: Ayo Akinwolere
With: Phil Hay, Jack Pitt-Brooke, Chris Waugh and Nick Miller
Executive Producer: Adey Moorhead
Producer: Guy Clarke
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The Athletic's flagship football podcast, hosted by Ayo Akinwolere and featuring the likes of David Ornstein, Phil Hay, Adam Crafton and Matt Slater will take you inside the biggest stories in football told by the best reporters in the business. We cut through the noise to tell you what’s really happening - and why it matters.