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It’s a balmy 104 degrees here at the Q2 Stadium in Austin, Texas - and it’s getting seriously humid.

I was with Pochettino’s men for their training session ahead of a clash with Saudi Arabia… today? Tomorrow?? Who knows! Maybe the heat’s getting to me…

But there are wires to be laid out and pitch lines to be painted, so join me for a quick peek behind the screen.

My first matchday experience here in the United States this summer was a big, colourful, family affair.

Big Phil, the one-of-a-kind cheerleader I met in the stands wasn’t even all that into football - if he’s off his work and any US national team are playing, he told me, he’ll be there. This time he brought his dad, too.

And not to be outdone, my man-of-the-match, Diego Luna of Real Salt Lake (but born here in San Jose) had his family with him to watch him dismantle Dwight Yorke’s boys.

More Gold Cup Diaries coming up. I think it’s going to be an interesting summer….