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Elis James: Football Nation
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Elis James: Football Nation

2021-05-24 · 30 min / episode · ★ 8.0

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Elis James takes us on a fan's-eye journey through the highs and lows of Welsh footballing history in the company of some of the game's best-known players, managers and supporters.

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