The Rest Is Football

Declan Rice’s Hidden Talent, Entertaining Yourselves At A Major Tournament & Micah’s Shower Routine

May 15, 2024

England footballer Declan Rice and former player Micah discuss entertaining themselves at major tournaments, their shower routines, and switching positions. They also talk about releasing songs before tournaments and keeping team spirits high during long stints away.

25:32

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Micah

Declan Rice

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Quick takeaways

National teams entertain themselves during major tournaments in unique ways, creating camaraderie and special rituals.

Success in football requires players to manage distractions from commercialization and sponsorships wisely.

Deep dives

Memorable Substitution Impacts in Football

Key moments in football where substitutions, like Jossaloo's performance for Real Madrid or John Barnes' impact in the 1986 World Cup quarter-final, have been crucial in changing the course of games.

Introduction

2min

Nostalgic Reflections on Football Legends and Musical Mishaps

12min

Discussion on Body Lotion, Shower Routine, Sponsor Products, and Football

4min

Entertaining Themselves with Bookies and Horse Racing Tapes at Tournaments

2min

Banter, Questions, and Anecdotes from Former Players

2min

Should we bring back the tradition of England squads releasing a song before the Euros and World Cup? How do national teams keep themselves amused when they’re away for five or six weeks at major tournaments? Why did Micah’s shower routine have Gary and Alan in fits of giggles?

Gary, Alan and Micah also discuss how they would have got on playing in each other’s positions.

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