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Jurgen Klinsmann discusses his career, rivalries, and England's chances at the World Cup.

Welcome back to Stick to Football, brought to you by ARNE. In this episode Jurgen Klinsmann joins Gary Neville, Jill Scott, Roy Keane and Ian Wright to discuss his incredible career, from signing for Tottenham on Alan Sugar’s yacht to facing Diego Maradona and winning the World Cup with Germany. Klinsmann opens up on his famous rivalry with Lothar Matthaus, explains why Germany always seemed to find a way to beat England in major tournaments, and reveals the lesson that changed his life while playing in Italy. The former Spurs striker also shares the story behind his iconic dive celebration, reflects on working under Arsène Wenger and Franz Beckenbauer, and gives his verdict on England’s chances at the 2026 World Cup. Plus, Klinsmann discusses Maradona’s genius, Harry Kane’s move away from Spurs, and the one thing England still need to become world champions. Who has the better chance heading into this World Cup, England or Germany? Let us know in the comments and don’t forget to like and subscribe to never miss an episode! This episode is sponsored by Huel. Gary Neville and the Stick to Football team know - when your day’s full-on, you need fuel that’s fast…

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