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James Richardson

Football Weekly: World Cup qualifying winners and losers

In the latest Football Weekly, internet sensation James Richardson is joined by Sean Ingle, Barry Glendenning and Jonathan Wilson to look back on – let's be honest – a surprisingly dramatic weekend of World Cup qualifiers.

We kick off with England's defeat in Ukraine. Is it time to bed in an alternative to Rio Ferdinand at the back? Did David James do enough to cement his position as the country's top goalkeeper? And who'll lead the line against Belarus in the absence of Wayne Rooney?

The pod debate the Republic of Ireland's 2-2 draw with Italy. The world champions are through, but who will Ireland face in the play-offs?

Beyond Europe, the pod discuss how Argentina almost drew against Peru, the worst team in South America. Now Diego Maradona's team need a draw in Uruguay to reach South Africa – which could have dire consequences for England.

Finally, the pod look at Sir Alex Ferguson's non-denial denial in his spat with referee Alan Wiley, and ask is the FA's fit and proper test even easier to pass than your cycling proficiency?

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