World Cup: The Commentators' View Special

John Murray, Ian Dennis & Ali Bruce-Ball get together to chat for the first time at the FIFA World Cup. They reflect on their experiences covering matches at the tournament so far, from John's sausage bun in Boston to Ian going viral for his review of MetLife Stadium. Ali also discusses commentating on Lionel Messi’s record-breaking goal, which saw him become the highest goalscorer in World Cup history. Messages, questions and voicenotes welcome throughout the tournament on WhatsApp to 08000 289 369 & emails to TCV@bbc.co.uk

1’52 - marks out of ten for the World Cup so far
2’20 - Ian being in New Jersey for the Knicks winning the Championship
4’04 - John’s experience at the Azteca
9’00 - Difficulty picking out the players in the big stadiums
10’03 - When Denno missed a substitution in the Atlanta stadium & going viral in America
13’00 - the atmosphere in the stadiums
15’24 - John’s sausage bun in Boston
19’20 - Commentating in stormy conditions
23’07 - Thoughts on England so far at the World Cup
26’38 - Who will start against Panama?
29’40 - Ian’s hack on getting to the Metlife stadium & Americanisms
34’25 - The best teams they’ve seen so far & keeping up to date
37’24 - Ali commentating on Messi’s record breaking World Cup goal
40’57 - Listeners correspondence
45’30 - Unintended pub names