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The England Pod

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. There will also be interviews, retrospectives, and more. If there are Three Lions on the shirt, we want to talk about it.
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Episodes

Saka & Eze goals, Bellingham & Foden stake their claim, O'Reilly slots in nicely

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

Nov 13, 202531 min

Bellingham & Foden are back, Welbeck misses out, Alex Scott gets first call up

Fresh from being at Wembley for Thomas Tuchel's press conference, Ali and Dave react to the news of Alex Scott getting his first call up, Adam Wharton being brought back into the fold, the omission of Ollie Watkins and the decision to overlook in-form Danny Welbeck, plus the notable returns of Jude Bellingham and Phil Foden Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Nov 07, 202544 min

Should Danny Welbeck be called up? & U17 World Cup Preview

Dave, Ali and George discuss whether Danny Welbeck should be included in Thomas Tuchel's England squad later this week. We then preview England's U17 World Cup campaign which starts on Tuesday and is being broadcast on ITV 4. Ali breaks down the squad by position, and then the lads look back at the 2017 U17 World Cup winning England team and ask: Where Are They Now? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices...

Nov 03, 202539 min

Agyemang injury overshadows Lionesses break

Kathryn Batte and Robyn Cowen reflect on England's win against Australia and defeat against Brazil, touching on: - Michelle Agyemang's injury - Lucy Bronze's longevity - Aggie Beever-Jones and Maya Le Tissier's good performances - Sarina Weigman giving debuts to Taylor Hinds, Lucia Kendall, Khiara Keating Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Oct 29, 202533 min

Lionesses face Brazil and take first steps on road to World Cup

The BBC's Robyn Cowen is joined by the Telegraph's women's football reporter Kathryn Batte, and David Walker for a look ahead to the Lionesses games against Brazil and Australia as they make the first steps on the road to the 2027 World Cup with a number of new faces in the squad... Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Oct 23, 202538 min

England qualify for the World Cup after hammering Latvia

Ali and Dave react to England's 5-0 win away in Latvia, a win that means Thomas Tuchel's side have officially sealed their place in next summer's world cup Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Oct 14, 202527 min

England blitz Wales but Tuchel's unhappy with fans

Ali, George and Dave reflect on England's 3-0 win over Wales at Wembley, a great follow up to the win in Serbia. We also react to Thomas Tuchel's strong words about the Wembley atmosphere. England's game against Wales was an Alzheimer's Society International. We encourage you donate and campaign for this cause. To support yourself or loved ones affected by the condition: alzheimers.org.uk/joinourteam. Come on England! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices...

Oct 09, 202542 min

Tuchel keeps it consistent and there's no space for Bellingham or Foden

Fresh from speaking to Thomas Tuchel at Wembley, Ali and Dave react to the latest England squad for the games against Wales and Latvia. The big headline is no return for Bellingham, Foden or Grealish as Tuchel looks to stick with the players who played so well last time out in Serbia. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Oct 03, 202548 min

Nwaneri the star for U21s, Dowman & Ngumoha on the rise, U17 Kavuma-McQueen looks electric!

Ali Maxwell breaks down the results and key personnel from England's youth teams in the September international break: - 9W 1D 1L across five teams - New look U21s win in Kazakhstan - U19s packed with stars playing well above age group (Dowman, Ngumoha) - U18s prepare for the U17 World Cup in November - U17s win 7-5 vs Germany, starring Ryan Kavuma-McQueen! 👀 Subscribe on YouTube: ‪‪‪@England_Pod ‬ 🎧 Follow and listen on your podcast provider: https://tr.ee/6T7715IbWt 🅧 Follow on Twitter/X: h...

Sep 24, 202523 min

Trent, Rogers and Rashford in danger? Picking Tuchel's World Cup squad nine months out

With just under nine months to go until the 2026 World Cup, Ali, George and Dave attempt to look into the future and second-guess the decisions Thomas Tuchel will make when picking his final 23 (or maybe 26) man squad Should the likes of Trent Alexander-Arnold, Morgan Rogers and Marcus Rashford be worried? Will Jordan Henderson really get a seat on the plane? Will Phil Foden remind everyone this season that he's still one of our best players? It's a tricky exercise and there's plenty more where ...

Sep 17, 202548 min

That's more like it! England put five past Serbia in Belgrade

Ali, George and Dave react to England's 5-0 win over Serbia in Belgrade, with positives everywhere you look and by far the most convincing performance of the Tuchel era so far. Come on England! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Sep 09, 202528 min

Anderson the bright spark as England labour against Andorra

Ali and George reflect on England's 2-0 win over Andorra at Villa Park, it was an all-too-familiar display but there was a big positive in the performance from debutant Elliot Anderson. The lads also look ahead to what should be England's toughest game of the qualifiers away to Serbia on Tuesday. We're watching the Serbia game at The Volley in Old Street - join us! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices...

Sep 07, 202530 min

Trent out, no Grealish, Wharton in, first call ups for Anderson & Spence

Fresh from speaking to Thomas Tuchel at Wembley, Ali and Dave react to the squad announcement for the upcoming games against Andorra and Serbia First call ups for Elliot Anderson and Djed Spence, a return for Adam Wharton, while the likes of Trent Alexander-Arnold, Jack Grealish , Kyle Walker and Curtis Jones miss out... Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Aug 29, 202543 min

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

Aug 22, 202549 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, ...

Aug 08, 202541 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 ma...

Jul 28, 202549 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....

Jul 26, 202530 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/B...

Jul 23, 202530 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...

Jul 21, 202527 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/10000...

Jul 18, 202531 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:...

Jul 16, 202525 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...

Jul 14, 202523 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...

Jul 12, 202523 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/TheE...

Jul 10, 202524 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....

Jul 08, 202519 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...

Jul 06, 202524 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 F...

Jul 03, 202526 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 sto...

Jul 01, 202532 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...

Jun 28, 202532 min
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