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.

Chumbawamba

00:00 - World Cup Special from Los Angeles

00:16 - Tom Fordyce returns to the podcast

01:37 - Kasper Schmeichel joins the show

02:11 - Inside LA's immersive World Cup experience

02:45 - Pete's NBA comeback story from the bar

03:25 - American football terminology explained

04:39 - Kasper on retirement and life after football

06:28 - The shoulder injury that ended his career

08:01 - Why retirement became unavoidable

09:37 - Reflecting on his time at Celtic

11:52 - Favourite moments at Celtic

12:58 - Leicester's 10-year title reunion

14:27 - How unlikely was Leicester's title win?

16:17 - The moment Leicester believed

17:28 - Mahrez, Kanté and World Cup stars

18:16 - Kasper's Denmark tournament memories

19:11 - World Cup penalty shootout heartbreak

20:35 - Expectations playing for Denmark

22:17 - "It's Coming Home" debate

23:00 - Greatest Denmark teams and iconic kits

24:22 - Favourite World Cup memories growing up

26:22 - Mexico's opening match reaction

28:24 - England's chances at the World Cup

30:21 - Tuchel vs Southgate approaches

30:58 - Sven-Göran Eriksson memories

35:14 - Chris Stark joins from the Chumbawamba

35:33 - Biffy Clyro discuss Scotland's chances

37:22 - Must Scotland beat Haiti?

39:02 - The Scotland World Cup anthem that never was

40:01 - Meeting Scotland players

41:22 - Sir Kenny Dalglish's legacy

42:18 - Steve Clarke's impact on Scotland

44:10 - Can Scotland handle the heat?

45:08 - Andy Robertson's leadership

46:36 - Dare Scotland dream?

48:25 - Biffy Clyro's team talk for Scotland

49:55 - Final thoughts from Los Angeles

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