BBC Radio 5 Live's Football Daily panel examined Tottenham's potential appointment of Roberto De Zerbi as their new manager, with former Brighton and Marseille boss reportedly close to signing a long-term contract. The discussion featured insights from BBC Sport's Sami Mokbel on ongoing negotiations and ESPN's Julien Laurens analyzing De Zerbi's recent spell in France.

Former England captain Steph Houghton and ex-Wales defender Ashley Williams joined Chris Sutton to assess whether the Italian coach could reverse Spurs' recent decline. The Athletic's Jack Pitt-Brooke provided context on Tottenham's struggles, while correspondent John Murray previewed England's final friendly before naming their World Cup squad.

England manager Thomas Tuchel spoke about his selection plans, and midfielder Elliott Anderson shared his thoughts on international duty. The panel also discussed 78-year-old Roy Hodgson's return to management at Bristol City, questioning why clubs increasingly rely on interim appointments. With England facing Japan in their final warm-up match, Tuchel's tactical approach and squad decisions will face scrutiny ahead of the tournament.