Episodes

  • Selecting World Cup squads, six months out

    Selecting World Cup squads, six months out
    Dec 23 2025
    Ali, Dave and George get together and unveil their own 26-player England squads for the World Cup in six months time. Who will stay true to Thomas Tuchel's way of thinking, and who will go rogue? Who are the major omissions, and who are the wild cards picks? We all have our own opinions, and it's always a worthy exercise to actually force yourself to make the final decisions! Let us know your thoughts in the comments. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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    43 mins
  • England fans are being priced out of the World Cup and it's a disgrace

    England fans are being priced out of the World Cup and it's a disgrace
    Dec 12 2025
    Dave and George gather to vent their frustrations at the predictably ludicrous ticket prices that have been announced for the England supporters club ahead of next summer's World Cup. With loyal fans being asked to pay more than $200 for the worst seats at a group game, let alone several thousands for the later rounds, how many fans can we expect to see cheering on Thomas Tuchel's side in Dallas, Boston and New Jersey in June? And what, if anything, can be done about it? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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    31 mins
  • Croatia, Panama, Ghana - underwhelming? tricky? bit of both?

    Croatia, Panama, Ghana - underwhelming? tricky? bit of both?
    Dec 8 2025
    Ali, George and Dave react to England being drawn in World Cup Group L to face Croatia, Panama and Ghana in Dallas, Boston and New Jersey. Technically one of the tougher draws we could have got on paper but should we really be worried? Should we be more concerned about the amount of travel, the heat, and where on earth are Tuchel's squad going to be based out there? There's also reflection on a frankly ludicrous draw ceremony itself on Friday night and a look at some of the issues that might overshadow the tournament next summer Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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    46 mins
  • Kendall impresses again as Lionesses round off 2025 with wins over China & Ghana

    Kendall impresses again as Lionesses round off 2025 with wins over China & Ghana
    Dec 4 2025
    BBC commentator Robyn Cowen, the Telegraph's Kathryn Batte, and David Walker reflect on England's two friendlies which saw them beat China 8-0 and Ghana 2-0. The player who grabbed the headlines in the latter game was Aston Villa's Lucia Kendall who scored her first goal for the Lionesses and was singled out for praise by Sarina Wiegman. There's also reflection on a sometimes turbulent but ultimately triumphant 2025 for England and there's an eye on Sarina's contract situation with her current deal only taking her up to the world cup in 18 months time. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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    31 mins
  • England’s Dream & Nightmare World Cup Draw

    England’s Dream & Nightmare World Cup Draw
    Dec 3 2025
    Ali, George and Dave preview Friday's 2026 World Cup draw. What are the easiest, hardest, most fun or most boring possible draws? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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    54 mins
  • Lionesses set to face China & Ghana, and Mary Earps fallout continues

    Lionesses set to face China & Ghana, and Mary Earps fallout continues
    Nov 27 2025
    BBC commentator Robyn Cowen, the Telegraph's Kathryn Batte, and David Walker look ahead to England's upcoming friendlies against China and Ghana - who will get the nod in goal with Hannah Hampton out injured? Will we see Sarina give any more debuts to the new faces in the squad? There's also reflection on all the drama around Mary Earps' recent autobiography and her account of what lead to her decision to retire from international football ahead of the Euros in the summer. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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    35 mins
  • England's record-breaking qualifying campaign ends with 2-0 win in Albania

    England's record-breaking qualifying campaign ends with 2-0 win in Albania
    Nov 17 2025
    George and Ali discuss Albania 0-2 England. Plenty of rotation and tactical experiment to discuss, as well as some more Jude Bellingham-themed headlines. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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    29 mins
  • Saka & Eze goals, Bellingham & Foden stake their claim, O'Reilly slots in nicely

    Saka & Eze goals, Bellingham & Foden stake their claim, O'Reilly slots in nicely
    Nov 13 2025
    Ali, George and Dave are at Wembley reacting to England's 2-0 win over Serbia, in a game that saw a pair of lovely goals from Saka and Eze, Bellingham return to an enthusiastic welcome from the crowd, Foden grab an assist off the bench, and Nico O'Reilly putting in an assured debut performance at left-back Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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    31 mins