Why Harry Kane is the World’s BEST Number 9 | How Portugal should manage Ronaldo
6/11/202634 min
Rio has landed in Los Angeles and invites Joel and Ste over to his Beverly Hills Airbnb for the first pod in the US where they look ahead to the tournament, analyse the dilemmas facing Thomas Tuchel and pick their favourites to win the World Cup.
Rio discusses why he believes Harry Kane is the best striker in the world based on current form, what Bukayo Saka needs to add to his game to be considered on the same level as Vinicius Jr.
After spending time with Tuchel, Rio outlines why he “loves” the German and picks out one player left at home that he disagrees with.
There’s a big debate around how Portugal’s manager Roberto Martinez should utilise the presence and ability of Cristiano Ronaldo throughout the tournament and Rio picks his “unbeatable” front 4 that he wishes Didier Deschamps would select for France.
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Rio Ferdinand· Host0:27
[upbeat music] So guys, we've been bowling about showing you the house. We're here now, Airbnb house. The place is absolutely banging. I know you guys are buzzing, but you know, we've got to get into the pod, man. We've got to talk about the pod. I'm here obviously with you, Steve, you, Mr. Joel Bauer. What you thinking first and foremost, please?
Joel Beya· Host0:54
Well, firstly, some place this- [laughs] ... you got us rolling in. Hey.
Rio Ferdinand· Host0:58
Airbnb have looked after us, no doubt.
Joel Beya· Host1:00
They sure have.
Rio Ferdinand· Host1:01
Yeah, man.
Joel Beya· Host1:01
That's to say lightly, man. Honestly, what you thinking?
Stephen Howson· Host1:03
I'm almost lost for words, honestly, 'cause it's unbelievable. The view, the view's not... Y- you need to see it with your eyes- Yeah ... 'cause the cameras aren't even gonna pick it up.
Rio Ferdinand· Host1:11
Yeah.
Stephen Howson· Host1:11
That view is a joy. I can't wait for sunset. We get sunset here- Oh ... don't we?
Rio Ferdinand· Host1:14
Oh, yeah. You do.
Stephen Howson· Host1:15
I mean, I am so here for that.
Rio Ferdinand· Host1:16
Yeah.
Joel Beya· Host1:16
But I have to say though, both of you, the heat is something else, man.
Stephen Howson· Host1:19
Yeah.
Rio Ferdinand· Host1:20
Yeah. You should- On that note, yeah, I'm, I'm sorry, but I've got to take my- Yeah.
Stephen Howson· Host1:23
[laughs] I've gotta jump on it. I don't know why.
Rio Ferdinand· Host1:24
You're just showing off 'cause you've been training.
Stephen Howson· Host1:26
No, no I didn't. You know what? I went, I went for a walk this morning.
Joel Beya· Host1:27
Oh, he's got a vest on.
Stephen Howson· Host1:28
I went for a walk.
Joel Beya· Host1:29
Don't worry.