Kane, Buffon and the return of the EFL

From The Totally Football Show with James Richardson The Athletic

It’s Totally time with Jimbo, Jack Lang, Matt Davies-Adams, Raphael Honigstein and Michael Cox in attendance.

The Community Shield is upon us as Man City take on Arsenal at Wembley. Will we see Rice v Lewis in midfield? Will we find anything to get excited about?

Plenty of excitement surrounds Chelsea and their summer business. Is Christopher Nkunku the real deal or another Timo Werner? And Rapha tells us why Bayern are feeling so optimistic about signing Harry Kane.

Michael is in New Zealand to discuss what he’s looking forward to, ahead of some mouthwatering last 16 ties at the Women’s World Cup.

The Football League returns, which includes new-look Leicester, new-look Leeds and Tom Brady at Birmingham.

Plus there’s time for some warm reminiscing about the now retired Gianluigi Buffon.

Produced by Charlie Jones.

RUNNING ORDER:

• PART 1: Community Shield preview (02.45)

• PART 2a: How are Chelsea shaping up this summer? (12.00)

• PART 2b: Raphael Honigstein on Nkunku and Kane (20.00)

• PART 2c: Gigi Buffon calls time on his career (28.00)

• PART 3: The EFL returns (35.00)

• PART 4: Michael Cox’s Women’s World Cup adventure (42.00)

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