On this episode of That Peter Crouch Podcast, Pete, Sids and Tom look back on England's dramatic 2-1 World Cup knockout victory as Harry Kane once again delivers when his country needs him most. The lads break down England's nervy start, debate the controversial penalty decision, and ask whether Thomas Tuchel's side are growing into the tournament or simply finding ways to get the job done.

Pete explains why Kane's match-winning finish is the product of years of relentless practice, the boys discuss Anthony Gordon's game-changing impact from the bench, and look ahead to a huge clash with Mexico, where altitude, atmosphere and England's defensive vulnerabilities could all play a major role.

There's also another World Cup quiz from Tom, the latest Paddy Power predictions league standings, a debate over whether David Beckham drinking red wine at a football match is the ultimate "Game's Gone" moment, and a listener's brilliant football-themed wedding XI that has the lads in stitches. Plus, Pete relives an exhausting trip to the batting cages in Los Angeles, the boys discuss whether England are becoming tournament specialists, and there's plenty of classic TPCP nonsense along the way.

As always, leave your predictions in the comments below and let us know if England can go all the way.

00:00 - Batting cage injuries in Los Angeles

02:53 - Watching England's victory in LA

05:53 - England's slow start analysed

07:58 - Was Harry Kane denied a penalty?

09:44 - Breaking down Kane's stunning winner

12:06 - Why Kane is football's best finisher

16:01 - Are England just getting the job done?

17:41 - Anthony Gordon changes the game

20:11 - Looking ahead to Mexico

21:41 - What England must improve

24:51 - Preparing for knockout football

27:41 - Tom's World Cup quiz

32:34 - Paddy Power predictions update

37:39 - David Beckham's red wine debate

42:59 - The football wedding XI

55:51 - End

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