In today's World Cup special, Anglo-American relations are at their most tense, as the USA and England take to the football/soccer pitch.

Join Tom and Dominic as they take a retrospective look at this 200-year love-hate relationship. From the War of 1812, to Charles Dickens, all the way up to Beatlemania and James Bond - buckle up to discover the historical drama underpinning today's battle in Al Bayt Stadium.

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