ENGLAND - Kane vs Lineker vs Shearer?

Martin Tyler joins Neil Barnett from Dallas as the 2026 FIFA World Cup reaches the knockout stages. They discuss Scotland's group-stage exit, Steve Clarke's resignation and whether international managers receive enough credit when things go well—or too much blame when they don't. They also compare some of England's greatest attacking partnerships, from Lineker and Beardsley to Shearer and Sheringham, before asking where Harry Kane and Jude Bellingham fit among the very best. The pair also debate why Harry Kane's remarkable goalscoring record is often underappreciated, compare the Bundesliga's leading scorers with those of the Premier League, and ask whether the German game really makes life easier for elite strikers. Voice of Passion returns with a fiery discussion on playing out from the back, VAR decision-making and whether football is overcomplicating the simplest parts of the game. Martin's latest Letter From The Gantry reflects on football's growth in the United States, drawing on his experiences from the original NASL in the 1970s through to Major League Soccer and the 2026 FIFA World Cup. He explores whether this tournament can finally leave a lasting football legacy in America, while also discussing ticket prices, fan culture and why the game continues to gain ground across the country. It's another World Cup special packed with football history, tactical debate and unique insight from inside the tournament as Martin Tyler and Neil Barnett continue their journey through the biggest competition in world football. #worldcup #worldcup2026 #fifa #fifaworldcup #worldcupfinal #england #scotland Hosted by The Revive Lounge Ltd UCsdye1hUxP4xhgBx9zvuSjg Subscribe to https://youtube.com/@TheReviveLounge?si=L5ddzrJrtSmErtJ5 Support the Pod https://patreon.com/TheJoysofFootballPodcast?utm_medium=unknown&utm_source=join_link&utm_campaign=creatorshare_creator&utm_content=copyLink Read us on Substack https://martintylerandneilbarnett.substack.com/ Follow our Twitter https://x.com/TheJOF Follow our Tik Tok https://www.tiktok.com/@joy_of_football_pod?is_from_webapp=1&sender_device=pc Follow our Instagram https://https://www.instagram.com/joy_of_football_pod/ Contact us via: [email protected] Music by Arron Clague - https://www.instagram.com/arronclague?igsh=aHg1bjQ3OHpmaXIz Intro Sequence by Wellong Sadewo (wells.illustration): https://www.instagram.com/wells.illustration/ A massive thank you to our Patreon Supporters: Nick Parmenter Hillary Abbott Daniel Butigan Tommy Mck Katie Watson Nathan A Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices