The Daily Football Briefing

Why Liverpool's new sporting director needs to hit the ground running

Will Harry Kane be fit enough to start for England? Jack Pitt-Brooke has the latest on Kane’s injury.

Why Liverpool's new sporting director needs to hit the ground running? James Peace on Richard Hughes’ first orders of business in charge.

And is it okay to not play for your country? Amy Lawrence thinks it’s important for players to have appropriate rest.

Host: Abi Paterson
Producer: Mike Zimmermann
Executive Producer: Ben Green
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