Becky and Kyle explore the key questions you should ask on the road to building a portfolio, while funds and trusts expert Sam Benstead drops in ahead of the World Cup this weekend to name his investment teamsheet, taking inspiration from how football managers set up their players on the pitch.

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Becky O'Connor is an independent pensions and savings expert. Kyle Caldwell is Collectives Editor at interactive investor.

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Tips and tactics to help you build a portfolio

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Tips and tactics to help you build a portfolio