That R32 Episode: Robbie Keane reflects on ICONIC career & thoughts on England’s chances! | Ep. 411

On this week's episode of That Peter Crouch Podcast, Pete, Sids and Tom are joined by Republic of Ireland legend Robbie Keane for an unforgettable conversation covering one of football's greatest careers, life in America, and the magic of the World Cup.

Robbie reflects on his incredible journey from Wolves to Coventry, Inter Milan, Leeds United, Tottenham Hotspur, Liverpool and LA Galaxy, revealing the lessons he learned from some of football's biggest names including David Beckham, Teddy Sheringham, Dimitar Berbatov and Luka Modrić. He explains why movement—not pace—made him one of the Premier League's deadliest strikers, shares the mentality that transformed LA Galaxy into champions, and reveals why Tottenham have struggled to build on their success despite winning the Europa League.

The lads also dive into Robbie's unforgettable Republic of Ireland career, including his iconic last-minute World Cup goal against Germany, what it feels like to score on football's biggest stage, and why representing Ireland always meant more than anything else. Robbie also gives his verdict on the current World Cup, predicts the Golden Boot winner, explains why Lionel Messi still amazes him, and reveals which team he'd most like to play for in the tournament.

Elsewhere, Pete, Sids and Tom discuss the drama of the knockout stages, the most chaotic penalty shootouts of the tournament so far, England's chances of lifting the trophy, and another round of the Paddy Power Big World Cup Fixture before Tom puts everyone to the test with another brilliantly ridiculous quiz.

As always, leave your comments below and let us know: Where does Robbie Keane rank among the Premier League's greatest-ever strikers?

00:00 - Knockout stage drama begins

02:35 - Robbie Keane joins the podcast

03:30 - Life at LA Galaxy & David Beckham's influence

07:15 - Changing the mentality in MLS

10:15 - From Wolves to Inter Milan

13:00 - What Serie A taught Robbie

15:00 - The secret behind his movement as a striker

19:30 - Tottenham memories & Luka Modrić

21:30 - Winning the League Cup & Spurs frustrations

23:20 - Why Tottenham have struggled to kick on

30:10 - Ireland, World Cups & scoring against Germany

35:00 - Messi, Golden Boot predictions & World Cup favourites

38:20 - Name That Robbie quiz

40:59 - Paddy Power Big World Cup Fixture

46:25 - Final thoughts

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