World Cup Podcast: Morocco make history but Kane overthinks second penalty

Keith Treacy joins Mikey Stafford and Rob Wright to discuss another painful penalty-related exit for England as France march on to the semi-final to meet surprise packages Morocco.

Harry Kane blasted his first penalty past clubmate Hugo Lloris but Keith reckons he overthought the second one as he skied it. England arguably deserved at least extra-time after a close contest decided by a sharp Olivier Giroud finish.

Credit to Kyle Walker's heatmap as he shackled Kylian Mbappe, Keith has first hand knowledge of the England full-back's raw pace and reckons he used it well.

The defending champions, with midfield general Antoine Griezmann running the show, march on to face Morocco in a tasty semi-final on Wednesday.

The first African team to reach a World Cup semi-final, they have still conceded a single (own) goal and confounded Portugal today in their 1-0 win. Keith praised their commitment and Rob pointed out their tactical nous and bravery in possession.

After the bonkers Netherlands-Argentina aftermath, we had more referee bashing here, with Pepe and Bruno Fernandes questioning the motives of the Argentine referee.

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