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Back Pages

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Join Sky Sports News five times a week for a look at the stories making the headlines from the world of sport.

Featuring insight from the UK's top sports journalists, we tackle the biggest sports news of the day with episodes available every weekday evening.

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Episodes

Foden fights back after England criticism | Who should start next to Rice? Is Ronaldo taken for granted?

The Independent’s Miguel Delaney and David Friel of the Scottish Sun look ahead to tomorrow’s back pages and start with Phil Foden fighting back after receiving criticism for his performance against Serbia. Kobbie Mainoo is then discussed as Declan Rice’s best potential partner in midfield as well as the relief he’s shown in Erik ten Hag keeping his position at Manchester United. Cristiano Ronaldo is then looked at by Miguel Delaney and how the forward still deserves his place in the Portugal sq...

Jun 18, 202420 min

Concerns heighten following England’s performance against Serbia | France narrowly see off Austria | Belgium suffer shock defeat to Slovakia

ESPN’s Mark Ogden and The Telegraph’s Sam Dean discuss critics reactions to England’s performance against Serbia and if the team are becoming ‘overreliant’ on Jude Bellingham. They also touch upon Belgium’s shock defeat to Slovakia and France’s narrow victory over Austria. They also chat about the travel ‘chaos’ fans are experiencing in Germany and Crystal Palace’s fight to keep Marc Guéhi this summer.

Jun 17, 202419 min

Super Jude! | England with a 'game of two halves' | Is Trent suited to Southgate's midfield?

Martin Ziegler Chief Sports Reporter for The Times and David Ornstein Football Correspondant for The Athletic discuss all things England, with a discussion around Jude Bellingham being their stand-out player. They also chat about England's overall performance, with many echoing that it was 'a game of two halves', as well as their evaluation of Trent Alexander-Arnold's match in Southgate's midfield. They also touch on Scotland's opening match, as well as Denmark and Slovenia's match in Group C.

Jun 16, 202421 min

Scotland humiliated by Germany in Euro 2024 opener | Will TAA start in midfield against Serbia? | Roma owner agrees deal to buy Everton

The Daily Mail's Heather Dewar and The Times' Martin Hardy discuss Scotland's huge loss to Germany in the opening game of Euro 2024. They also discuss Gareth Southgate's potential line-up for England when they take on Serbia this Sunday, plus news that AS Roma owner Dan Friedkin has agreed a deal with Everton majority shareholder Farhad Moshiri to buy the club.

Jun 14, 202419 min

Stones sickness scare | Rooney against TAA in midfield | How might Man Utd look next season with ETH?

Henry Winter and Charlie Wyett look at tomorrow’s back pages and in the lead up to the Euros, we start with John Stones having to be in isolation from the rest of the England squad due to a sickness bug. They then react to Wayne Rooney stating he wouldn’t have Trent Alexander-Arnold anywhere near the middle of midfield and finally on England, do the FA have a plan if Gareth Southgate quits as manager after the tournament? Moving to the Premier League and what might Manchester United look like ne...

Jun 12, 202420 min

Could Euro 2024 be Southgate's final tournament? | Is Alexander-Arnold in pole position to partner Rice against Serbia?

Julian Warren is joined by The Athletic's David Ornstein and ESPN's Mark Ogden, to discuss if Euro 2024 will be Gareth Southgate's final tournament in charge of England, and if Trent Alexander-Arnold is in pole position to partner Delcan Rice in England's midfield, for their opening group game against Serbia. The pair also analyse if The Three Lions can cope with injuries to key players ahead of Euro 2024.

Jun 10, 202419 min

Complacent England fall to Iceland | Are they ready for Euro 2024?

On this episode of Back Pages, Teddy Draper is joined by the Times' Martin Hardy and the Daily Mail's Riath Al-Samarrai to discuss England's shock loss to Iceland before Euro 2024. They reflect on John Stones' injury, the reasons why they played poorly and if fans should be worried by the performance going into the competition. The Panel also talk about Jens Lehman's comments about Germany International team as they look to prove him wrong and go further than the semi-finals.

Jun 07, 202419 min

Gareth Southgate announces final Euro 2024 England squad | VAR is here to stay in the Premier League

On this episode of Back Pages, The Guardian's Jonathan Liew and The Independent's Miguel Delaney join David Garrido to discuss the announcement of Gareth Southgate's final 26-player England squad for Euro 2024, reflecting the surprising omissions of Jack Grealish and Harry Maguire and inclusions of Adam Wharton and Luke Shaw. The panel also discusses the results of the Premier League club's vote on VAR, with Wolves being the only club that voted in favour of scrapping the technology next season.

Jun 06, 202420 min

Man City challenge against PL puts EFL deal at risk | Shaw boosts Southgate’s Euro’s hopes | PL admits VAR delays increased last season

David Garrido is joined by the Mirror’s John Cross and Charlie Wyett from the Sun to discuss the leading stories from the back pages which are dominated by the news that Manchester City’s challenge against the Premier League could have a knock-on affect to all the EFL clubs by putting their £900 million deal in jeopardy. Luke Shaw boosted Gareth Southgate’s hopes of success at the upcoming Euro’s as he returned to training after being a huge doubt due to injury. The Premier League also admitted ...

Jun 05, 202420 min

Man City ‘go to war’ with Premier League | Will Toney make England squad? | Lionesses win in France

On this episode of Back Pages, Football writer and broadcaster Henry Winter and The Mirror chief football writer John Cross join Teddy Draper to discuss Manchester City 'launching legal action' against the Premier League over financial rules. The panel also discuss Ivan Toney’s chances of making England’s Euro 2024 squad and The Lionesses’ win in France which boosted their automatic qualification hopes for Euro 2025.

Jun 04, 202420 min

Who impressed Southgate against Bosnia? | Real Madrid 'block' Mbappe from going to the Olympics | FA call for Paqueta to be banned for life

On this episode of Back Pages, ESPN's Mark Ogden and the The Telegraph's Sam Dean join David Fulton to discuss who stood out against Bosnia and Herzegovina to put their name in the pot for Gareth Southgate's final squad for Euro 2024. They also discuss Real Madrid stopping Kylian Mbappe from respresenting France at the Olympics and FA suggest Lucas Paqueta to be banned from football forever after his alleged betting scandal.

Jun 03, 202420 min

Ancelotti warns against Madrid complacency | Mainoo set to bag new mega deal | Maresca facing immediate Gallagher decision

On this episode of Back Pages, The Sun’s Jack Rosser and the Daily Mirror’s Andy Dunn join us to discuss Carlo Ancelotti warning his Real Madrid players against complacency ahead of the Champions League final. They also discuss the news of Kobbie Mainoo’s potential new big money contract at Manchester United following his impressive breakthrough season. Finally they touch on Enzo Maresca being faced with an immediate decision of being forced to sell fan favourite Conor Gallagher as one of his fi...

May 31, 202420 min

Maresca set to become Chelsea boss | Grealish heads back to training early to impress Southgate | PL players will strike over Club World Cup

Jason Burt from the Daily Telegraph and the Daily Mail's Riath Al-Samarrai discuss in detail Enzo Maresca's five-year deal to become the new Chelsea manager. They also touch on whether or not Jack Grealish will make Gareth Southgate's squad for the World Cup, as well as the potential striking of Premier League players over the proposed four-week Club World Cup, that could take place next year.

May 30, 202421 min

Premier League to boycott FIFA Club World Cup? | Watkins a target for Liverpool? | Gerrard: Money not the motive for Saudi move

Dave Fulton is joined by The Times’ Martyn Ziegler and the Daily Mail’s Craig Hope to look at the stories that dominate the back pages including, a potential boycott of FIFA's Club World Cup by football's top leagues, led by Premier League chief executive Richard Masters. They also discuss Liverpool setting their sights on Aston Villa striker Ollie Watkins as they prepare for life without Jurgen Klopp and finally Steven Gerrard's admission that his move to the Saudi Pro League was not motivated ...

May 29, 202420 min

What can Marcesa bring to Chelsea? | Could Man Utd lose their Europa League spot? | Wembley step up security for Champions League final

David Garrido is joined by John Cross from The Mirror and Martin Hardy from The Times as they discuss whether Enzo Marcesa can bring success back to Chelsea. Plus due to current UEFA rules if Man Utd could find themselves losing their Europa League spot with Ineos' being owners of French club Nice who have also qualified for the competition, and Wembley increases security for the Champions League final.

May 28, 202420 min

Paqueta charged by FA for allegedly breaching betting rules | Is Tuchel a good fit for Man Utd? | Rooney set for Plymouth job?

The Telegraph's Jason Burt and The Sun's Charlie Wyett join David Garrido on Back Pages Tonight to discuss the FA's charge against Lucas Paqueta for alleged breaches of betting rules, whether Manchester United needs a new head coach, and if Thomas Tuchel is the man for the job. The panel also discusses Wayne Rooney's potential return to management with Plymouth showing interest.

May 24, 202422 min

Would Poch fancy the England job? | Is Kompany the right fit for Bayern Munich? | Is the role of a 'manager' disappearing in football?

Teddy Draper is joined by The Times' Charlotte Duncker and The Mirror's John Cross to discuss if Manchester United would be interested in replacing Erik ten Hag with Mauricio Pochettino this summer, or whether he could coach England. They also break down if the role of a 'manager' in football is disappearing and being replaced by the head coach role. The pair also touch on Vincent Kompany's potential Bayern Munich appointment.

May 22, 202421 min

Pochettino leaves Chelsea after one season | Who will the Blues appoint next? | Rashford and Henderson miss out on England squad

Teddy Draper is joined by The Athletic's David Ornstein and ESPN's Mark Ogden to discuss Mauricio Pochettino's departure from Stamford Bridge and assess who next for Chelsea and Todd Boehly. Plus, Gareth Southgate announced his 33-man training camp squad ahead of the European Championships with both Marcus Rashford and Jordan Henderson surprise omissions.

May 21, 202420 min

Will Liverpool contend for PL title under Slot? | McKenna to Premier League? | Who will be in Southgate’s Euros squad?

The Independent’s Miguel Delaney and Football writer and Broadcaster Henry Winter join Julian Warren on Back Pages Tonight to discuss Jurgen Klopp’s replacement, Arne Slot, as head coach at Liverpool FC, Brighton’s hopes to secure Kieran McKenna after Robert De Zerbi announced his departure from the club and who will make Gareth Southgate’s 2024 Euros squad.

May 20, 202420 min

Will Ederson absence hinder Man City in title bid? | Is Southgate struggling for a left-back? | Fury v Usyk build-up

The Guardian’s Jonathan Liew and the Daily Telegraph’s Sam Dean join David Garrido on Back Pages Tonight to discuss Ederson’s eye socket injury, eliminating him from the last Premier League game and FA Cup final. The panel also discusses updates on the VAR controversy, Gareth Southgate's lack of options for a left-back with Luke Shaw ruled out of the Euros due to injury, and the build-up to the huge clash between Tyson Fury and Oleksandr Usyk.

May 16, 202420 min

Man City close in on title after win at Spurs | Tottenham defeat secures UCL football for Villa | Everton takeover talks to continue

Teddy Draper is joined by Henry Winter and Craig Hope who react to the latest leading sporting stories, dominated by Manchester City’s 2-0 win against Tottenham. The win puts the champions in pole position for a fourth consecutive Premier League title, heading into the final matchday of the campaign. Spurs’ defeat meant Aston Villa secured a fourth-placed finish, and they can now look forward to Champions League football next season. They also discuss the news that ‘777 Partners’ have been provi...

May 14, 202420 min

Villa fight back to draw with Liverpool | Postecoglou insists supporters want Man City win | Could Casemiro and Fernandes head to Saudi?

The Independent's Miguel Delaney and The Sun's Charlie Wyett discuss Aston Villa coming from 3-1 down to draw 3-3 with Liverpool. They also talk about Tottenham's Ange Postecoglou saying 100% of their supporters want us to win against Manchester City and assess whether Manchester United's Casemiro and Bruno Fernandes could be heading to the Saudi Pro League.

May 13, 202420 min

James Anderson set to end Test career this summer | Dwight Yorke slams Erik ten Hag's Man Utd | Are teams using dry grass to stop Man City?

On this episode of Back Pages Dave Fulton is joined by ESPN's Mark Ogden and the Daily Mail's Heather Dewar, to discuss the news that James Anderson is set to end his Test career this summer. They also break down Dwight Yorke's claims that the former Manchester United striker wouldn't want to play for Erik ten Hag's current squad and also discuss if some Premier League clubs are making pitches 'long and dry' to help them beat Manchester City.

May 10, 202420 min
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