Pickles the dog and his owner Elsie love football more than anything. And theyve just heard the most amazing news. The World Cup is coming home to England and Elsies team have a chance to play in a half-time match at Wembley with some help from Pickles, of course!But life off the pitch is tough, even when Dad works hard to provide what they need. Its their team of three against the world and right now it feels like theyre losing. So when disaster strikes and Elsies dreams of playing at Wembley are shattered, its up to Pickles to save the world (cup) ...
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