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Sep 2024
47m 55s

EFL Extra: Rising stars

THE TIMES
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In this week’s EFL extra Gregor Robertson quizzes Hamzah Khalique-Loonat on his visit to St Andrews. Hamzah saw big names Tom Brady, Rob McElhenney and David Beckham pitch side as a fluent Birmingham beat Wrexham.

After the break they look at three rising stars of the EFL: Sunderland’s Chris Rigg, Ollie Arblaster from Sheffield United and Louie Barry on loan at Stockport County  

And for a final bit of glamour, Hamzah is recording the show from Milan airport.  


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