I’ll bite my own hand

From The Totally Football Show with James Richardson The Athletic

Jimbo welcomes Michael Cox and Duncan Alexander into the pod after a day of illuminating action at the Euros.

Czech Republic hog the headlines by eliminating the Netherlands in the first shock of the last 16. But are they still the weakest team in the competition? And can Frank De Boer be blamed for the crazy mistakes of his players?

Number 1 ranked Belgium knock out holders Portugal, in a game signposted by selfishness and stroppiness. And it’s time to bust the myth that Ronaldo is good at free-kicks.

It’s another big day of action. Juraj Vrdoljak tells us whether Croatia fear Spain, the team that inflicted their heaviest defeat ever. And Julien Laurens previews France v Switzerland, as Pogba looks to build on his position as perhaps the player of the tournament so far.

Plus we appreciate Balotelli, Cassano and Prandelli 9 years on.

RUNNING ORDER:

• PART 1: Netherlands 0-2 Czech Republic with Karel Haring (03m 30s)

• PART 2: Belgium 1-0 Portugal (16m 30s)

• PART 3a: Croatia v Spain preview with Juraj Vrdoljak (29m 00s)

• PART 3b: France v Switzerland preview with Julien Laurens (34m 00s)

• PART 4: The odds with Paddy Power (46m 45s)

• PART 5: On This Day – Super Mario Balotelli in 2012 (49m 00s)

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