Matt Forde and Jacob Hawley speak to South American football guru Tim Vickery all about Brazil and if the most successful side in the competition's history can end their long wait to win it once again.

He explains why Brazil have struggled recently to create the iconic players we have been used to seeing at the World Cup down the years.

He reveals there's an air of snobbery from the Brazilian public over having players from sides like Bournemouth, Wolves and Brentford called into recent squads.

And he tells us why that 7-1 hammering to Germany in their home World Cup in 2014 has had a lasting impact on the national side and on Brazilian culture in general.

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Matt Forde and Alex Brooker speak to former England captain Stuart Pearce all about defenders ahead of this summers World Cup!

He explains why a strong defence is more important to winning a major tournament compared to a powerful attack. He also tells us what makes current England centre back Marc Guehi so important for the Three Lions and why Jordan Pickford is the unsung hero in Thomas Tuchel's defensive unit.

Stuart also gives us the inside scoop on playing with England icon Terry Butcher and that famous blood stained shirt against Sweden.

And he explains that he only became a footballer after being rejected for an interview to join the police force!

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Matt Forde and Jacob Hawley speak to sports psychologist Dan Abrahams all about the importance of a strong mind when it comes to performing at the highest level.

Dan recalls his work with six different Premier League clubs and explains why they are not what you think behind the scenes and why most of them are usually quite miserable environments behind the scenes.

He also explains the kind of mental work some of the England players will be doing at the World Cup this summer to block out any outside noise or distractions.

And he tells us why having a powerful mind is more important to younger players than physical and technical talent.

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