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Listen in the appLooking for a World Cup history book to set you up for the big event - or indeed help you through the bloated mess - then you are in luck as Jonathan O'Brien has three volumes ready to go!
He sits down with Martyn to chat about the writing process, the most enjoyable tournament to research, the future of the competition and what ingredients make the perfect World Cup.
All three volumes are released on 18 May and can be pre-ordered here
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