The England Pod
A show for England football fans, by England fans. Ali Maxwell, George Elek and David Walker have all travelled across continents to watch England play, and loved covering the team during Euro 2024. The England Pod believes that supporting England should be fun, and this show sets out to make it a reality for the millions of English football fans. Expect passion, humour, and plenty of debates about squad selection. The England Pod will cover the England Mens Senior Team, the Lionesses and the England Under-21s, with match recaps, tournament previews and balanced discussion of key issues.
Episodes
Squad reaction: Palmer & Trent back! Has Tuchel changed his mind?
Thomas Tuchel has named his first England squad since the World Cup and there are some big talking points. Ali and Dave react from Wembley to seven changes from the summer squad, including the returns of Cole Palmer and Trent Alexander-Arnold, plus opportunities for Alex Scott, Myles Lewis-Skelly, Lewis Hall, Jarrad Branthwaite and Rio Ngumoha.
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Palmer Back? Mainoo In or Out? Predicting Tuchel's England Squad
Thomas Tuchel names his first England squad since the World Cup on Friday. Ali Maxwell, George Elek and David Walker predict the squad & run through the major questions facing Tuchel. The new England cycle starts here.
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Getting Excited About England in 26/27
Welcome to The England Pod's Season Launch episode for 26/27.
George, Ali and Dave meet to check in on World Cup scar tissue and look ahead to the double international break & England's return to Nations League action with a match vs Spain. How will Tuchel approach things, and can he win back England fans angry about the manner of the World Cup Semi Final defeat?
We explain why this Nations Lea
The England Squad's Crazy Summer of Transfers
Ten members of Thomas Tuchel’s World Cup squad have changed clubs this summer, led by two enormous moves: Elliot Anderson to Manchester City and Morgan Rogers to Chelsea for a combined fee of around £233m.
Ali , George and Dave assess what those moves mean for England, as well as Anderson and Rogers' new surroundings. Plus Ezri Konsa to Arsenal, Anthony Gordon at Barcelona, Marcus Rashford’s Manc
Ranking all 26 England players at the World Cup
Ali, George and Dave gather for one last reflection on the 2026 World Cup and try to decide whether each of the 26 players in the squad were either heroic, better than expected, as expected, disappointing, or in some cases unjudgeable
They also reflect on the tournament as a whole beyond England matters
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England & Tuchel World Cup Performance Review
Ali , George and David review England’s tournament from as many angles as possible. Were the performances ever good enough to win the World Cup? Did England rely too heavily on individual moments rather than functioning as an elite team? And how much blame should fall on the manager, the players and the wider culture around English football?
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Further fallout & who starts vs France?! Does the game matter?
Ali, George and Dave sift through media reports around England's World Cup defeat & look ahead to the third-place play-off against France. Who Thomas Tuchel pick? Do Harry Kane and Jude Bellingham start to try and win the Golden Boot? Is it finally time for Kobbie Mainoo?
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How Did England Throw That Away?
Here's the pod post-mortem from England 1-2 Argentina, from Ali, George and Dave. Was it the substitutions? The tactical shift? Or were England simply beaten by Lionel Messi and the reigning world champions?
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England lose to Argentina in World Cup Semi Final
England are out the World Cup. George & Ali switch on the mics just after full-time to talk about England 1-2 Argentina. What the hell happened for England to lose from 1-0 up?
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England vs Argentina SF preview - who starts?
Ali and George look ahead to England's World Cup semi-final against Lionel Messi & Argentina. A football match rich in history and with a World Cup Final at stake. Who will Tuchel start at right-back? Will that impact the CBs? Should Rashford come back in?
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The truth about England 2-1 Norway & the Tuchel/Bellingham post match interviews
Ali , George and Dave take a calmer second look at England's victory over Norway. Was Thomas Tuchel right to criticise the performance? And was it right that Jude Bellingham was asked about it post-match?
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England beat Norway 2-1 to reach World Cup Semi Final
England survive and progress to the World Cup Semi Final by beating Norway 2-1. Dave, Ali & George react.
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England vs Norway QF preview - who starts at right-back?
Ali, George and Dave look ahead to England's World Cup quarter-final against Erling Haaland's Norway. Who will Tuchel start at right-back now that Quansah is suspended? (for two games, it turns out)
Is Reece James fit enough to start? Will it be Djed's turn? Or will he shift Konsa over and bring Stones, or even Dan Burn, in at centre-back?
Will Bellingham, Rice, Guehi and O'Reilly being one yell
Was that England's best win since 1966?
George, Dave and Ali meet to bathe in the aftermath of England 3-2 Mexico. They talk national reaction, Dan Burn's head, Jordan Henderson's arm, and go through the whole game - mad spell by mad spell - in detail. We found a way.
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England beat Mexico 3-2 at the Azteca!
Oh my God. In an absolutely ridiculous match, England win at the Azteca against Mexico. Jude Bellingham scored twice. There was a penalty apiece and a red card for Jarell Quansah. Just bonkers. We loved it. We hated it. How about you? Go well.
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England vs Mexico R16 Preview - will Tuchel make changes?
Dave and Ali look ahead to England's R16 game with Mexico, discussing altitude and attitude, the likely starting XI, and whether Declan Rice should play right back.
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Are Kane & Bellingham saving Tuchel?
Ali & George meet to calmly (!) dissect England’s 2-1 win over DR Congo, with help from your post-match pipes.
Was this just tournament football? Are England growing into it? Or are the same old concerns still hanging over Thomas Tuchel’s side?
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England 2-1 DR Congo reaction
Still alive. George, Dave and Ali record from the Bull & Egret after an England knockout win that felt like hell for well over an hour.
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England vs DR Congo R32 Preview - who will Tuchel start?
The lads look ahead to Wednesday's Round of 32 clash with DR Congo, discussing general feelings about the team, the likely starting XI, and the tactical questions Thomas Tuchel still has to answer.
Plus: Bellingham's best position, the O'Reilly conundrum, whether John Stones should return, DR Congo scouting notes & predictions.
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Dave's solo speakpipe pod and predicting the round of 32
Ali, George and Social Charlie have flown back to Blighty so Dave continues TEP daily from the USA on his own.
He listens to the latest batch of Speakpipes totally blind and then has a go at predicting the outcome of all of the round of 32 matches.
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Jude and Harry get the job done - England top the group
George and Dave bring you the pod from the MetLife stadium after England's 2-0 win over Panama. It wasn't always pretty but another stirring performance from Jude Bellingham ensured we topped the group.
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England's post-Panama pathway - Senegal, DR Congo, Columbia or Portugal?
George and Dave react to the news of Reece James being out for at least two games and also plot England's potential paths through the tournament now that the knockout stage is starting to take shape
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Reecey and Rice injury doubts - who starts vs Panama?
Ali has departed back to the UK so George and Dave pick up the pieces and try to predict who Tuchel will start against Panama on Saturday
Reece James is apparently feeling his hamstring, Declan Rice has been spotted limping, will those be the only changes or will Tuchel mix it up even further?
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Debating Tuchel's selection decisions
Dave, George and Ali litigate the 0-0 draw with Ghana - how bad was it, how worrying is it, and does the blame for a poor performance lie at the door of Tuchel & his selection, or the players on the pitch?
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England 0-0 Ghana reaction - we were way too confident
Ali and George react to a flat 0-0 draw with Ghana in Boston, a result that raises familiar questions about breaking down defensive opponents on the tournament stage. Why did England struggle to create chances? And should England be more concerned about what happened when Ghana broke forward?
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We're WAY too confident about England
George and Ali are in Boston ahead of England v Ghana. They discuss Tuchel's selection, what Ghana might throw at England, and why confidence among England fans is suddenly soaring. Plus: bold predictions & some bonkers speakpipes.
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Who starts against Ghana?
The lads discuss Thomas Tuchel's big selection decisions ahead of Ghana. The latest on Declan Rice, Bukayo Saka and Marcus Rashford and who could come into the side if changes are needed. Plus World Cup chat and a location for beers in Boston on Monday night.
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What's the best England goal ever?
On a Brooklyn rooftop, Ali, George and Dave take a break from England's World Cup campaign to have a natter about various aspects of England history and being an England fan.
What is England's greatest World Cup goal? Joe Cole against Sweden? Michael Owen against Argentina? Platt? Hurst? The lads make their cases.
They discuss the retro-shirt dilemma, the England moments they'd change forever an
What still needs fixing for England's next game?
England's World Cup campaign could hardly have started better: four goals, a statement win over Croatia and a wave of optimism around Thomas Tuchel's team. But with the emotions settling, Ali and George put the performance under the microscope.
How worried should England fans be about the two goals conceded? Did the defensive unit show genuine vulnerabilities? Is Jordan Pickford's performance a c
England's New Identity
Ali, George and Dave reconvene for a calmer, deeper look at England's 4-2 win against Croatia in the World Cup opener.
They discuss Thomas Tuchel's influence on and off the pitch, the second-half transformation, Harry Kane and Jude Bellingham's leadership, the impact of Elliott Anderson, and why England's attacking structure looks very different to recent tournament teams.
Plus: Post Match Speak
England 4-2 Croatia - that was fun!
Ali and George react from Dallas after England's 4-2 win over Croatia: Harry Kane's brace, Jude Bellingham's performance, Elliott Anderson's outstanding display, and why England's pressing and attacking intent were as exciting as anything we've seen in years.
It wasn't all good. Croatia scored twice and England looked wobbly defensively at times. But we're happy, and hope you are too.
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England's World Cup Begins vs Croatia
Ali and George are in Dallas on the eve of England's opener against Croatia, reflecting on the excitement, nerves and optimism that come with the start of a World Cup. They discuss Thomas Tuchel's decision to call up Trevoh Chalobah, why England fans should keep their expectations in check for the opening game, and what Croatia's experienced side might bring to the contest.
Plus: lessons from the
Bellingham In? Who Starts for England vs Croatia?
Ali, George and Dave pick the XI they expect Thomas Tuchel to name against Croatia in Dallas, debating Bukayo Saka's fitness, Anthony Gordon versus Marcus Rashford, and whether Jude Bellingham has done enough to reclaim the number 10 role from Morgan Rogers.
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Club Glory Or World Cup Win? Gordon to start over Rashford?
Ali, George and Dave discuss the calm before England's World Cup storm, the latest whispers from camp, and whether Anthony Gordon is set to edge ahead of Marcus Rashford in Thomas Tuchel's thinking. Plus: would you rather see your club win its biggest trophy or England win the World Cup?
There's also reaction to Scotland's win over Haiti, Australia's impressive start, Germany's seven-goal demolit
Stones & Konsa to start over Guehi? And a star is born at MetLife Stadium
Ali and George record from MetLife Stadium, in New Jersey reacting to the latest England news as Thomas Tuchel's World Cup preparations take a slightly bizarre turn, with stolen equipment, a stranded team chef and fresh clues about England's likely starting XI for the opener against Croatia. Is Marc Guéhi at risk of missing out?
There's also discussion of Morocco 1-1 Brazil, USA's emphatic 4-1 wi
Which England player is basically Jesus? Plus: South Korea win, Canada draw, Brazil v Morocco preview
Dave, Ali & George record from New York City, discussing: England talking points, plus Canada 1-1 Bosnia, South Korea 2-1 Czechia, a preview of Brazil v Morocco and so much more.
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England 3-0 Costa Rica & The England Pod lands in the USA for World Cup kick-off
Ali and George record from New Jersey, discussing England's 3-0 win over Costa Rica and the biggest selection questions facing Thomas Tuchel. Plus: Mexico beat South Africa in the opening game of the tournament in the midst of three red cards, and we outline our plans for the next few weeks as we follow England's World Cup journey from the USA.
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England World Cup Preview: Hope, Fear and Belief
We're on our way.
Ali Maxwell is joined by James Allcott for one big England-specific preview before the tournament begins. From Thomas Tuchel's impact and the emergence of Elliot Anderson & Nico O'Reilly and the growing sense that this England team might just have something special, the pair discuss all the reasons for optimism heading into the summer.
But it wouldn't be England without a hea
Predicting the World Cup knockouts! Will England be world champions?
Dave, Ali & George predict the World Cup knockout stage, ending with a final and a World Champions prediction. How will England get on after winning Group L?
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Two XIs, one goal: reacting to England’s 1-0 win vs New Zealand
England's final World Cup warm-up ends with a win, and perhaps most importantly: no injuries.
Ali Maxwell and George Elek react to England's 1-0 victory over New Zealand in Florida, where Harry Kane's 79th England goal settled a game that saw Thomas Tuchel give minutes to two entirely different XIs across the two halves.
They discuss the performances of Marcus Rashford, Djed Spence and Elliot An
England's biggest defeat in 17 years - Lionesses hammered 4-0 by Spain
A sobering night for the Lionesses and it looks like England will have to go through a tricky play-off stage to qualify for World Cup 2027, following a humbling 0-4 defeat in Spain. Robyn Cowen & Kathryn Batte pick through it.
They discuss whether Spain were too good for England and why Serena Wiegman's side struggled both in and out of possession. Plus: what now needs to happen against Ukraine —
Predicting the whole World Cup: Groups F-A
Dave, Ali & George predict the WHOLE World Cup, group by group and all knockout games. In Part Two, we work backwards from Group F to Group A, including predictions for Germany, Netherlands, Sweden, USA, Mexico, Brazil, Canada, Morocco, Scotland, Turkey and many more.
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Predicting the whole World Cup: Groups L-G
Dave, Ali & George predict the WHOLE World Cup, group by group and all knockout games. In Part One, we work backwards from Group L (England's group) and also take in Group K, J, I, H, G - including tournament favourites Spain, France and other well-fancied sides Argentina and Portugal.
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World Cup Betting Preview
Ali, George and special guest Nick Goff make betting picks ahead of the World Cup, starting with Outright and Golden Boot markets and expanding into a group of teams they want to get with and get against.
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One Point From The World Cup: Lionesses vs Spain Preview
Spain again. The Lionesses head to Spain knowing a point would be enough to secure automatic qualification for the 2027 World Cup in Brazil. Standing in their way is the team they've become most familiar with over the last few years.
Robyn Cowen is joined by Kathryn Batte - they discuss the fitness concerns around Lauren James and Lucy Bronze, whether Ella Toone is ready to start, the challenge
What is Thomas Tuchel’s tactical plan for England at the World Cup?
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What does Thomas Tuchel actually want England to look like? Ali sits down with Dave to break down the tactical identity of Tuchel’s England after 12 games, 27 goals, and 15 months of experimentation.
Why do England build so heavily down the right? We go th
Red Hot Permutations Chat - England's pathway to World Cup glory
Ali, George and Dave have crunched the numbers, made the spreadsheets, and have worked out the pathway to glory/despair. If England are going to win the World Cup this is who we'll play along the way, whether that be finishing 1st, 2nd or even 3rd in our group. (Spoiler alert: we really want to win the group this time)
If that wasn't nerdy enough for you there's also an attempt to predict which
Tuchel explains his squad
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Ali and Dave were at Wembley to hear Thomas Tuchel explain the thought process behind his 26-man World Cup squad.
Why Toney? Why no Palmer? Why Madueke? Why no Maguire? Where's Wharton?!
We deliver our view on the big calls and assess how we're feeling now th
Palmer, Maguire, Wharton OUT & Toney IN? - Early squad news reaction
Thomas Tuchel will announce his 26-man squad for the World Cup on Friday morning but inevitably there have been leaks and it seems the big news is no place on the plane for Cole Palmer, Phil Foden, Harry Maguire or Adam Wharton, while it seems that Ivan Toney has made it
George and Dave react to the early news of the squad before we attend Tuchel's press conference on Friday
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Picking our 26-man England squad - who makes the plane?
Ahead of Thomas Tuchel announcing his 26-man England squad this week, George and Dave reveal the players they would select if they were in the hot seat
Ali also has a go predicting who he thinks will make the plane come what Friday
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The Summer of Love with John Murray
George and Dave are joined by BBC Radio 5 Live's John Murray to reflect and reminisce on the 2018 World Cup in Russia and how Gareth Southgate's side got everyone feeling good about England again.
From Kane's last gasp winner against Tunisia, hitting Panama for six, the penalty shootout heroics against Colombia, slabhead vs Sweden, and that Trippier free-kick against Croatia, it was a summer full
Thomas Tuchel's greatest fears
Five weeks to go until the World Cup, and two weeks before the squad sis selected. Ali, George and Dave discuss:
Have Ben White and Myles Lewis-Skelly played themselves onto the plane in recent weeks with Arsenal?
What would you ask Tuchel if you had one question and were guaranteed the truth?
And how do you keen a group of young men entertained while in a camp setting for 8 weeks?
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Why Morgan Rogers deserves to start ahead of Jude Bellingham
Ali, George and Dave tackle some tough questions:
What would success look like at this World Cup?
Would you feel more confident about the summer if Gareth Southgate was still manager than you actually do right now?
Why is such a big discussion around Bellingham v Rogers in Tuchel's #10 position?
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England's concerning injury situation & current clamour rankings
Is it a crisis? Ali, Dave and George meet to chat about injuries to England players, heat & fatigue at the World Cup, and discuss who is current top of the clamour list - HE HAS TO BE ON THE PLANE!
Go well.
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Simulating the World Cup - how deep do England go?
Dave and George gathered on Thursday night with a simple premise: Dave simulates the result of every game at the World Cup and George tells us what happened in them (just for England games, we're not mad)
Listen and find out whether it's glory, heartbreak or a big load of nothing for Thomas Tuchel's lads across the pond
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Russo & Hampton star as England edge past Iceland
Robyn Cowen and Kathryn Batt reflect on England's 1-0 win in their Women's World Cup qualifier against Iceland, which made it four wins from four in their group.
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Russo defies logic as England beat Spain
Robyn and Kathryn delight in England's massive World Cup qualifier victory over Spain and Alessia Russo's latest moment of quality. Then they look ahead to Saturday's match against Iceland, with England looking to strengthen their position in the group.
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England face Spain in crunch qualifier & who is Erica Meg Parkinson?
BBC commentator Robyn Cowen, the Telegraph's women's football reporter Kathryn Batte and David Walker gather to look ahead to big world cup qualifiers for the Lionesses. They take on Spain at Wembley on Tuesday before heading to Iceland on Saturday, with the fitness of captain Leah Williamson and what the defence would look like without her among the main talking points ahead of the crunch ties.
Should we take Max Dowman to the World Cup?
George and Ali sat down to talk about Max Dowman. George is somewhat starstruck after Dowman's performance vs Southampton in the Cup. Ali is being a bit of a bore and trying to put the brakes on the hype to some extent. Either way, it's a conversation worth listening to, let us know what you think. Ali also provides a youth team update from the March camp.
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England Booed Off in Japan Defeat, Tuchel’s Experiment Falls Flat
England lose 1-0 to Japan at Wembley to round off a strange, experimental camp. It was rubbish to watch. How much does it matter?
Ali, Dave and George dig into a disjointed attacking setup, a tough night for Phil Foden and Cole Palmer, and what this means (if anything) for the World Cup pecking order under Thomas Tuchel.
Plus: are we overreacting, underreacting, or just reacting to games that d
Who starts vs Japan and does it even matter?
Ali and Dave gather to reflect on the 48 hours of reaction since the Uruguay friendly and to look ahead to the Japan game on Tuesday
Who gets the right wing spot now there's no Saka - Bowen or Palmer? Is this the most important game of Morgan Rogers' career so far? Is "mini Valverde" James Garner primed to start again in Rice's absence? Will Tuchel throw a curveball and play Ezri Konsa at right-b
Tuchel’s World Cup auditions: England face Bielsa's Uruguay
Ali, George and Dave preview England's game against Uruguay - a friendly with huge World Cup significance.
The return of Ben White & Trent Alexander-Arnold’s continued absence
Tuchel’s strict positional thinking and why versatility might not matter
Cole Palmer vs Phil Foden
Predicted XI and the key battles all over the pitch
New kit chat
All England, all the time. Go well!
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Trent & Watkins out: Tuchel tears up script with 35-man squad
Thomas Tuchel's bold approach to England’s March friendlies caught us all by surprise. Ali and Dave were at Wembley to ask him some questions and react to:
Tuchel’s unprecedented “two-squad” approach
The headline omissions: no Trent Alexander-Arnold, no Ollie Watkins
Surprise inclusions, including James Garner
The “Hunger Games” feel of the Uruguay match
A potential
Trent? Mainoo? Dowman? Tuchel’s final World Cup audition
Ali, George and Dave are back together ahead of Thomas Tuchel’s latest England squad announcement. With the World Cup fast approaching, this feels like a last chance saloon for a number of players.
The Trent Alexander-Arnold conundrum: is it now or never?
Harry Maguire, the defence and whether experience could trump form
The hype around Max Dowman
Big calls in attack: Foden,
Colombia, 2018: World Cup Memories with Henry Winter
Ali & George mine the World Cup memories of Henry Winter, part three: England 1-1 Colombia, England win 4-3 on penalties.
Catharsis. Nostalgia. Enjoy!
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Brazil, 2002: World Cup Memories with Henry Winter
Ali & George mine the World Cup memories of Henry Winter, award-winning sports journalist and someone that has covered England as closely as anyone for the last three decades. Here's part two: Brazil 2-1 England
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Bronze, Stanway & Hampton shine as England start well in World Cup qualifying
England's Lionesses began their World Cup qualifying campaign with two wins, beating Ukraine 6-1 and Iceland 2-0.
Robyn Cowen and Kathryn Batte assess:
- Georgia Stanway’s impressive camp
- The performances Hannah Hampton and Lucy Bronze
- Serena Wiegman’s squad rotation
- England’s position in the group alongside Spain
- The impact of injuries
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Argentina, 1998: World Cup Memories with Henry Winter
Ali & George mine the memories of Henry Winter, award-winning sports journalist and someone that has covered England as closely as anyone for the last three decades.
It's a simple question: what are the most memorable World Cup games Henry has covered, and why?
Here's part one: England 2-2 Argentina (Argentina win 4-3 on penalties)
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Who will Wiegman start vs Ukraine & Iceland? Plus Mary Earps’ Latest Interview
Robyn Cowen & Kathryn Batte convene for a preview of the Lionesses' upcoming camp, including games against Ukraine and Iceland.
There's a new left back in the squad, and there's some Maya Le Tissier clamour. There's excitement about the form of the front line, and hope that the backline will look watertight. And Kathryn discusses her recent interview with Mary Earps.
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Tuchel until 2028, the mystery of England's left side & Manchester United's Maguire, Shaw, Mainoo & Mount in for March?
Dave, George and Ali gather to discuss:
- Thomas Tuchel's contract extension: does this make us feel safe or scared?
- England's starting XI pressure points: left back, left wing and #10
- Manchester United are in form, could that spell a return for Luke Shaw, Harry Maguire, Kobbie Mainoo or Mason Mount?
All England, all the time. Go well!
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Mane, Alleyne, Cresswell - Three England breakout stars of 2026
Ali, George and Dave each pick an young England hopeful that they think are on the cusp of a breakout season and could find themselves in the senior squad before the year is out.
George has opted for Wolves' Mateus Mané, Dave has gone for Man City CB and short-lived Watford loanee Max Alleyne, and for Ali it's Toulouse's Charlie Cresswell.
All England, all the time. Go well!
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England's World Cup Wildcards
Ali, George and Dave get together to discuss a great phenomenon: the wildcard.
Looking back at some famous wildcard selections from history, some that are less easily remembered, and putting forward one name each that could be considered a wildcard call-up to Thomas Tuchel's squad for this summer's World Cup.
We'd love to hear about ones from history that we missed, and your own bold wildcard p
Hopes and fears for 2026, and reflecting on one year of Tuchel
It's been one year since Thomas Tuchel officially became England manager, so Ali, George and Dave have gathered to reflect on that 12 months and take stock of where we're at.
We also look ahead with some of our hopes and indeed fears for what could be a seismic year for Tuchel and the lads in 2026
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Selecting our World Cup squads, six months out
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!
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England fans are being priced out of the World Cup and it's a disgrace
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
Croatia, Panama, Ghana - underwhelming? tricky? bit of both?
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
Kendall impresses again as Lionesses round off 2025 with wins over China & Ghana
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 ultima
England’s Dream & Nightmare World Cup Draw
Ali, George and Dave preview Friday's 2026 World Cup draw.
What are the easiest, hardest, most fun or most boring possible draws?
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Lionesses set to face China & Ghana, and Mary Earps fallout continues
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 de
England's record-breaking qualifying campaign ends with 2-0 win in Albania
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.
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