The England Pod

Eze, Rashford, Trafford, Grealish, Guehi - the transfers that impact Tuchel's World Cup plans

Ali, George, and Dave sit down for the first England pod of the 2025/26 season and have a look at the transfers involving Eberechi Eze, Marcus Rashford, James Trafford, Jack Grealish, Marc Guehi, Noni Madueke, and many more besides that could all have significant impact on Thomas Tuchel's plans as he builds towards the World Cup next summer. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

49 min

What next for the Lionesses? Looking ahead to the 2027 World Cup in Brazil

BBC commentator Robyn Cowen, the Telegraph's Kathryn Batte and David Walker convene for one last time this summer now that we've had time to process the remarkable events at the Euros and the celebrations that followed We have an early look ahead to the World Cup in two years time, how many of the current squad will be there? And are there any players waiting to burst through in the next few seasons? And with the Ballon d'Or nominations out we have a look at the chances of the English nominees, could Alessia Russo pip the Spaniards to another trophy? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

41 min

England go back-to-back and retain their Euros crown

The England Pod's David Walker and Ali Maxwell are joined by the Telegraph's Kathryn Batte to reflect and rejoice in the Lionesses winning the Euros in dramatic fashion, beating world champions Spain on penalties. Chloe Kelly, Hannah Hampton, Lucy Bronze and her fractured tibia, Russo, Agyemang, Jess Carter, and Dame Sarina Wiegman, so many amazing individual stories to talk about from this triumphant team We're also joined by BBC commentator Robyn Cowen live from the airport in Zurich as she makes her way home and reflects on another historic achievement from this England side Download the Fotmob app here: ⁠⁠https://click.fotmob.com/974672417/TheEnglandPod⁠⁠⁠⁠ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

49 min

How do England beat Spain in the Euros final?

BBC commentator Robyn Cowen, the Telegraph's Kathryn Batte, and David Walker gather for one last preview pod ahead of the Euro 2025 final between England and Spain. What can Sarina Wiegman do to combat the threat of world champions Spain? Will the subs be the difference again? Download the Fotmob app here: ⁠https://click.fotmob.com/974672417/TheEnglandPod⁠⁠⁠⁠ Join the England Pod's Fotmob Predictor League here: ⁠⁠⁠https://predict.fotmob.com/1000080/join/BPKMKFMU Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

30 min

Agyemang and Kelly send England to another final

BBC commentator Robyn Cowen, the Telegraph's Kathryn Batte, and David Walker gather the morning after the night before which saw the Lionesses once again save themselves right at the death thanks to goals from Michelle Agyemang and a 119th minute penalty from Chloe Kelly. England are in the final of the Euros! One more! Download the Fotmob app here: https://click.fotmob.com/974672417/TheEnglandPod⁠⁠⁠ Join the England Pod's Fotmob Predictor League here: ⁠⁠https://predict.fotmob.com/1000080/join/BPKMKFMU Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

30 min

Underdogs Italy stand between England and another final

BBC commentator Robyn Cowen, the Telegraph's Kathryn Batte, and David Walker look ahead to England's semi-final with Italy that will take place on Tuesday night. The expectation is with England but what sort of condition will they be in after that bruising encounter with Sweden? Will we see Sarina make any changes or stick to an unchanged line-up for the fourth game in a row? Download the Fotmob app here: https://click.fotmob.com/974672417/TheEnglandPod⁠⁠⁠ Join the England Pod's Fotmob Predictor League here: ⁠⁠https://predict.fotmob.com/1000080/join/BPKMKFMU Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

27 min

Proper England! Lionesses survive incredible quarter-final with Sweden

BBC commentator Robyn Cowen, the Telegraph's Kathryn Batte, and David Walker react to England's incredible comeback triumph over Sweden in an absolutely remarkable quarter-final. Bruised and battered, seemingly beaten multiple times, it was truly one for the ages, but the Lionesses and the England Pod march on to the semi-final. Download the Fotmob app here: https://click.fotmob.com/974672417/TheEnglandPod⁠⁠⁠ Join the England Pod's Fotmob Predictor League here: ⁠⁠https://predict.fotmob.com/1000080/join/BPKMKFMU Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

31 min

Can England see off revenge seeking Sweden in the quarter-finals?

BBC commentator Robyn Cowen, the Telegraph's Kathryn Batte and David Walker preview England's quarter-final with Sweden. Alessia Russo's backheel in Euro 2022 is still fresh in the minds of the Swedes but do they have it in them to get past Sarina Wiegman's side this time? Will this be a game where England's new look defence is really put to the test? Will our quality going forward be too much for Sweden? Who would be our five penalty takers if it goes the distance? Download the Fotmob app here: https://click.fotmob.com/974672417/TheEnglandPod⁠⁠⁠ Join the England Pod's Fotmob Predictor League here: ⁠⁠https://predict.fotmob.com/1000080/join/BPKMKFMU Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

25 min

England make light work of the Welsh and march into quarter-final with Sweden

BBC commentator Robyn Cowen, the Telegraph's Kathryn Batte, and David Walker reflect on England's 6-1 victory over Wales on Sunday night. A result which saw them finish 2nd in Group D and set up a quarter-final with Sweden. Six different goalscorers, impressive performances from Toone, Stanway, Walsh, Russo and well, everyone really, including impact from the bench in Mead and Beever-Jones. Is it all starting to come together for Wiegman's side? Download the Fotmob app here: https://click.fotmob.com/974672417/TheEnglandPod⁠⁠⁠ Join the England Pod's Fotmob Predictor League here: ⁠⁠https://predict.fotmob.com/1000080/join/BPKMKFMU Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

23 min

Routine win or tricky encounter? England v Wales preview

BBC commentator Robyn Cowen, the Telegraph's Kathryn Batte and David Walker look ahead to England's final group game as they face Wales on Sunday in St Gallen Will Sarina keep the same team that put the Netherlands to the sword? Will she take the opportunity to freshen things up if England pull clear with time to spare? And just how tricky a challenge will this be against a motivated Wales side with nothing to lose? Download the Fotmob app here: https://click.fotmob.com/974672417/TheEnglandPod⁠⁠⁠ Join the England Pod's Fotmob Predictor League here: ⁠⁠https://predict.fotmob.com/1000080/join/BPKMKFMU Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

23 min

England thrash the Dutch with Lauren James at the double

BBC commentator Robyn Cowen, the Telegraph's Kathryn Batte and David Walker reflect and rejoice over England's brilliant performance and win against the Netherlands. Two goals from Lauren James, and one each from Georgia Stanway and Ella Toone eased the pressure on the Lionesses. We look at the crucial role Hannah Hampton played, the tactical switch in the back four, the performances of James, Hemp, Toone, and Russo, and more. Download the Fotmob app here: https://click.fotmob.com/974672417/TheEnglandPod⁠⁠⁠ Join the England Pod's Fotmob Predictor League here: ⁠⁠https://predict.fotmob.com/1000080/join/BPKMKFMU Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

24 min

England must beat the Netherlands - will Wiegman stick or twist?

BBC commentator Robyn Cowen, the Telegraph's Kathryn Batte and David Walker look ahead to England's crunch game against the Netherlands on Wednesday. A defeat would almost certainly see us exit the tournament, a draw would leave it out of our hands, so what will Wiegman to do ensure we put in a better performance than we saw against France? Will we see a change at left back? Could Lauren James be shifted out wide to make for a more combative midfield? Download the Fotmob app here: https://click.fotmob.com/974672417/TheEnglandPod⁠⁠⁠ Join the England Pod's Fotmob Predictor League here: ⁠⁠https://predict.fotmob.com/1000080/join/BPKMKFMU Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

19 min

England lose to France in Euros opener

BBC commentator Robyn Cowen, the Telegraph's Kathryn Batte and David Walker convene the morning after the night before to look at England's defeat to France in Zurich. A bad result and an even worse performance, what went wrong and where do England go from here? Download the Fotmob app here: ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://click.fotmob.com/974672417/TheEnglandPod⁠⁠⁠ Join the England Pod's Fotmob Predictor League here: ⁠⁠https://predict.fotmob.com/1000080/join/BPKMKFMU⁠⁠ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

24 min

England face France in tricky opener - will Lauren James start?

BBC Commentator Robyn Cowen, the Telegraph's Kathryn Batte and David Walker look ahead to England's opening game of Euro 2025 against France Will we see an unchanged line-up from the Jamaica warm-up friendly or will Wiegman risk Lauren James from the start? How concerned should we be about France given their record of disappointing in major tournaments? And how much of England's chances rest on Leah Williamson and Alex Greenwood forging a successful partnership in central defence? Download the Fotmob app here: ⁠⁠⁠https://click.fotmob.com/974672417/TheEnglandPod⁠⁠ Join the England Pod's Fotmob Predictor League here: ⁠https://predict.fotmob.com/1000080/join/BPKMKFMU⁠ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

26 min

Euro 2025 Preview: Are the Lionesses good enough to win it again?

Download the Fotmob app here: ⁠⁠https://click.fotmob.com/974672417/TheEnglandPod⁠ Join the England Pod's Fotmob Predictor League here: https://predict.fotmob.com/1000080/join/BPKMKFMU Robyn Cowen, David Walker and the Telegraph's Kathryn Batte preview Euro 2025 on the eve of the tournament kicking off in Switzerland Sarina Weigman's England will be looking to repeat their success from three years ago but can they overcome a devilish group and packed side of the draw? And should we actually stop banging on about 2022? And what of the other contenders? Will Spain show themselves as worthy favourites? Will any of the less-fancied teams on the weak half of the draw emerge as contenders? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

32 min

England U21s win the Euros! Carsley's special sauce & a Jonathan Rowe winner

George Elek and Ali Maxwell hit record straight after full time to celebrate England Under 21s winning the Euros for the second time in a row with a 3-2 win in a remarkable, topsy-turvy final vs Germany. What a wonderful group of players, an absolute joy to watch, with a fantastic Head Coach. We discuss the game, the key moments, Lee Carsley's quality and future, the star players and more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

32 min

U21s are in the Euros final! England and Ali Maxwell see off the Dutch again

Lee Carsley's England Under 21s have reached the Euros final for the second tournament running after a brilliant performance and 2-1 win over the Netherlands Ali was there in Bratislava to witness it all and he caught up with Dave shortly after the final whistle to revel in the glory and the sensational performances from Harvey Elliott, Elliot Anderson, Alex Scott, Omari Hutchinson, and the rest of the squad Business Savings Account with TIDE Save more, earn more—up to 4.48% AER (variable). Interest rates are tiered, with the top rate for balances over £1M. Each tiered rate applies to the portion within that range. New Tide members get these rates free for 6 months; after that, your Tide plan’s rates apply. For full offer T&Cs visit ⁠http://tide.co/savings⁠ Exclusive offer: ⁠http://tide.co/offers/englandpod Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

35 min

U21s march into the Euros semi-final with 3-1 win against Spain

Dave and George revel in a glorious result and performance from Lee Carsley's England U21s as they comfortably beat Spain 3-1 to secure a place in the Euros semi-final We'll face the Netherlands in the semi and that has got Ali Maxwell's mouth watering, he joins us briefly from poolside to speculate about a possible last minute trip out to Bratislava for the game on Wednesday Business Savings Account with TIDE Save more, earn more—up to 4.48% AER (variable). Interest rates are tiered, with the top rate for balances over £1M. Each tiered rate applies to the portion within that range. New Tide members get these rates free for 6 months; after that, your Tide plan’s rates apply. For full offer T&Cs visit ⁠http://tide.co/savings⁠ Exclusive offer: ⁠https://www.tide.co/offers/englandpod/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

33 min

Sleepy U21s caught napping but progress to face Spain in the quarters

Dave and George catch up the morning after Lee Carsley's England Under 21s suffered a 2-1 defeat at the hands of Germany in their final group game A couple of early goals from the Germans saw Carsley ring the changes at half-time and saw a much improved second-half showing, with England Pod favourite Alex Scott getting on the scoresheet We reflect on the performance, the group stage as a whole, and look ahead to the challenge of Spain in the quarter-final Business Savings Account with TIDE Save more, earn more—up to 4.48% AER (variable). Interest rates are tiered, with the top rate for balances over £1M. Each tiered rate applies to the portion within that range. New Tide members get these rates free for 6 months; after that, your Tide plan’s rates apply. For full offer T&Cs visit ⁠tide.co/savings⁠ Exclusive offer: ⁠http://tide.co/offers/englandpod Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

35 min

U19s Euros Preview with Head Coach Will Antwi

England are at the Under 19 Euros in Romania and have a tough group with Netherlands, Germany and Norway. Ali chats to Head Coach Will Antwi about his approach when managing this team of talented young players and trying to win. Ali also takes a look at some of the exciting talent in the squad including Sunderland's Chris Rigg, Tottenham's Mikey Moore, Chelsea's Kiano Dyer and Crystal Palace's Jesse Derry. Business Savings Account with TIDE Save more, earn more—up to 4.48% AER (variable). Interest rates are tiered, with the top rate for balances over £1M. Each tiered rate applies to the portion within that range. New Tide members get these rates free for 6 months; after that, your Tide plan’s rates apply. For full offer T&Cs visit ⁠tide.co/savings⁠. Exclusive offer: ⁠http://tide.co/offers/englandpod Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

31 min

Episodes

Eze, Rashford, Trafford, Grealish, Guehi - the transfers that impact Tuchel's World Cup plans

What next for the Lionesses? Looking ahead to the 2027 World Cup in Brazil

England go back-to-back and retain their Euros crown

How do England beat Spain in the Euros final?

Agyemang and Kelly send England to another final

Underdogs Italy stand between England and another final

Proper England! Lionesses survive incredible quarter-final with Sweden

Can England see off revenge seeking Sweden in the quarter-finals?

England make light work of the Welsh and march into quarter-final with Sweden

Routine win or tricky encounter? England v Wales preview

England thrash the Dutch with Lauren James at the double

England must beat the Netherlands - will Wiegman stick or twist?

England lose to France in Euros opener

England face France in tricky opener - will Lauren James start?

Euro 2025 Preview: Are the Lionesses good enough to win it again?

England U21s win the Euros! Carsley's special sauce & a Jonathan Rowe winner

U21s are in the Euros final! England and Ali Maxwell see off the Dutch again

U21s march into the Euros semi-final with 3-1 win against Spain

Sleepy U21s caught napping but progress to face Spain in the quarters

U19s Euros Preview with Head Coach Will Antwi

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Episodes

Eze, Rashford, Trafford, Grealish, Guehi - the transfers that impact Tuchel's World Cup plans

What next for the Lionesses? Looking ahead to the 2027 World Cup in Brazil

England go back-to-back and retain their Euros crown

How do England beat Spain in the Euros final?

Agyemang and Kelly send England to another final

Underdogs Italy stand between England and another final

Proper England! Lionesses survive incredible quarter-final with Sweden

Can England see off revenge seeking Sweden in the quarter-finals?

England make light work of the Welsh and march into quarter-final with Sweden

Routine win or tricky encounter? England v Wales preview

England thrash the Dutch with Lauren James at the double

England must beat the Netherlands - will Wiegman stick or twist?

England lose to France in Euros opener

England face France in tricky opener - will Lauren James start?

Euro 2025 Preview: Are the Lionesses good enough to win it again?

England U21s win the Euros! Carsley's special sauce & a Jonathan Rowe winner

U21s are in the Euros final! England and Ali Maxwell see off the Dutch again

U21s march into the Euros semi-final with 3-1 win against Spain

Sleepy U21s caught napping but progress to face Spain in the quarters

U19s Euros Preview with Head Coach Will Antwi

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