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Football Weekly Troy Parrott’s on fire and England complete perfect campaign – Football Weekly
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Nov 17, 2025 Barney Ronay, a Senior Guardian football writer, adds his witty commentary alongside tactical guru Jonathan Wilson and historical expert John Brewin. They delve into Troy Parrott's sensational late hat-trick for Ireland, exploring its emotional impact on fans. The trio also analyzes England's flawless qualifying campaign, discussing Thomas Tuchel's evolving tactics and Harry Kane's role. World Cup qualifying chaos for Scotland and Wales, plus a look at Norway's rising star Erling Haaland, rounds out this engaging discussion.
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Parrott’s Instant National Hero Moment
- David O'Doherty described Troy Parrott's late injury-time winner and the ecstatic pile-on celebration in vivid detail.
- The voice note framed Parrott's hat-trick as a cultural moment that will immortalise him in Ireland's football memory.
International Football's Unique Emotional Power
- Barney Ronay argued that moments like Parrott's hat-trick remind us why international football matters.
- He said such events redeem the spectacle and produce rare, unforgettable sporting highs.
Seen Parrott Live In Rotterdam
- John Brewin recounted watching Parrott for Excelsior Rotterdam and recalled fans' hopes when he was at Spurs.
- He compared Parrott's celebration to Marco Tardelli and called it one of the finest pitch moments.