That World Cup Kick-Off: Kasper Schmeichel on England, Denmark & the lads arrive in the US | EP. 406

On this special World Cup edition of That Peter Crouch Podcast, Pete and Sids are joined by returning host Tom Fordyce and Premier League legend Kasper Schmeichel from sunny Los Angeles as the tournament gets underway.The lads reflect on just how far the podcast has come, swapping memories of recording in less glamorous locations before finding themselves covering football from one of the biggest sporting events in the world. They dive into the incredible atmosphere surrounding the opening days of the World Cup, including Mexico's electric opening match, immersive fan experiences in LA, and the cultural differences between football coverage in Europe and America.Kasper opens up about his recent retirement from football, revealing the shoulder injury that ultimately forced his hand and sharing what life after football looks like. He reflects on his time at Celtic, the relentless pressure of playing for one of football's biggest clubs, and the unforgettable moments that came with lifting trophies in Glasgow.The conversation also turns to Leicester City's historic Premier League title triumph as Kasper relives the madness of the 5000-1 season, reveals the moment the squad truly believed they could win the league, and shares stories from the team's recent ten-year reunion.There's also plenty of World Cup chat as Kasper looks back on his experiences representing Denmark on football's biggest stage, discusses England's chances of finally ending their wait for major silverware, and explains why international tournaments remain unlike anything else in football.Plus, Chris Stark checks in from the Chumbawamba with Biffy Clyro's Simon Neil and Ben Johnston to discuss Scotland's World Cup hopes, Steve Clarke's impact on the national team, and whether the Tartan Army can dare to dream of a historic run.As always, leave your predictions below and let us know who you think will lift the trophy.Chumbawamba00:00 - World Cup Special from Los Angeles00:16 - Tom Fordyce returns to the podcast01:37 - Kasper Schmeichel joins the show02:11 - Inside LA's immersive World Cup experience02:45 - Pete's NBA comeback story from the bar03:25 - American football terminology explained04:39 - Kasper on retirement and life after football06:28 - The shoulder injury that ended his career08:01 - Why retirement became unavoidable09:37 - Reflecting on his time at Celtic11:52 - Favourite moments at Celtic12:58 - Leicester's 10-year title reunion14:27 - How unlikely was Leicester's title win?16:17 - The moment Leicester believed17:28 - Mahrez, Kanté and World Cup stars18:16 - Kasper's Denmark tournament memories19:11 - World Cup penalty shootout heartbreak20:35 - Expectations playing for Denmark22:17 - "It's Coming Home" debate23:00 - Greatest Denmark teams and iconic kits24:22 - Favourite World Cup memories growing up26:22 - Mexico's opening match reaction28:24 - England's chances at the World Cup30:21 - Tuchel vs Southgate approaches30:58 - Sven-Göran Eriksson memories35:14 - Chris Stark joins from the Chumbawamba35:33 - Biffy Clyro discuss Scotland's chances37:22 - Must Scotland beat Haiti?39:02 - The Scotland World Cup anthem that never was40:01 - Meeting Scotland players41:22 - Sir Kenny Dalglish's legacy42:18 - Steve Clarke's impact on Scotland44:10 - Can Scotland handle the heat?45:08 - Andy Robertson's leadership46:36 - Dare Scotland dream?48:25 - Biffy Clyro's team talk for Scotland49:55 - Final thoughts from Los AngelesFor more Peter Crouch:Twitter - https://twitter.com/petercrouchTherapy Crouch - https://www.youtube.com/@thetherapycrouchFor more Chris Stark:Twitter - https://twitter.com/Chris_StarkInstagram - https://www.instagram.com/chrisstark/For more Steve Sidwell:Twitter - https://twitter.com/sjsidwellInstagram - https://www.instagram.com/stevesidwell14For more Kasper Schmeichel:Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/kasperschmeichelTwitter - https://twitter.com/KasperSchmeichel#PeterCrouch #ThatPeterCrouchPodcast #WorldCup #KasperSchmeichel Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.