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The Pure World Cup XI

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Episode notes

The Athletic's Adam Hurrey, Charlie Eccleshare and Michael Cox prepare for the small matter of Qatar 2022 by selecting a team of players who are most disproportionately known for their World Cup exploits, from Mexican goalkeepers, and centre-backs, to diminutive Paraguayans, an Italian full-back on the wing, breakout stars turned run of the mill Premier League midfielders, an Englishman who clocked up the pre-tournament air miles, to genuine World Cup icons.

They are also joined by Chris Evans, author of "How to win the World Cup - secrets and insights from international footballs top managers", to ensure that we pick the definitive manager to marshal our rag tag bunch to glory

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