Lee James
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392 appearances
3 recordings
1 series
first heard Feb 2026
last heard 27 Jun
Lee James’s voice in public audio — every appearance, attributed to the second.
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And we're going to hear from the Ghana legend Michael Essia now.
He played in the 2006 and 2014 World Cups for his nation, the former Chelsea midfielder in the English Premier League.
And he's confident that this team can make progress.
That's Ghana's Michael Essien with the BBC's Ian Williams.
So Ghana then are in Group L. We're putting this down as a tough one, I think.
England and Croatia and also Panama.
And Gabby, as Michael was saying there, we're there without Mohamed Kouros, who is going to be a big loss for Ghana.
A lot will depend on the firepower of Manchester City's Antoine Semenyo.
And as we've already mentioned, led by a very experienced coach, former Portugal and Iran, Carlos Queiroz.
But again, someone who's come in just on the eve of the tournament.
Can it take a little time to adjust, Stephen, when you have chosen to represent your nation?
Antoine Semenya has chosen that with Ghana, but as someone who has grown up in England, been part of football teams here in England, can it take a bit of adjustment now on the international stage?
And what about Capverde then in Group H with Spain, Uruguay and Saudi Arabia?
Stephen, are you going for a surprise or two?
They've got absolutely nothing to lose, have they, after qualifying for the World Cup for the first time?
And where you play your matches can make a big difference as well with the heat and the conditions that teams will experience, Gabby.
Now, the Democratic Republic of Congo then in Group K, Portugal first up in Houston, then Colombia at altitude in Zapopan in Mexico, Uzbekistan, who are making their debut at the World Cup finals in Atlanta.
What do you see as the big challenges there then?
And just on the conditions, though, whilst it may help you, that could be an advantage.
The athleticism, the pace, the physicality that you have in your side could disrupt those teams that you're facing and perhaps look for more possession.
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