Host Mark Chapman is joined by The Athletic’s David Ornstein, Adam Crafton & Jordan Campbell.

David outlines the reasons that Manchester City will not be making a move for PSG striker Kylian Mbappe but Erling Haaland remains an option.

Jordan shares the inside story of how how Steven Gerrard delivered the Premiership title for Rangers and what how he might look to cement his legacy at the club and beyond.

Plus, in his weekly column for The Athletic Alan Shearer thinks the next round of international matches should be called off - is he right?

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Why Mbappe is not for City & how Gerrard won the title