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). Inte...
Jun 25, 2025•35 min
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 t...
Jun 22, 2025•33 min
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 ...
Jun 19, 2025•35 min
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). Intere...
Jun 13, 2025•31 min
George and Ali savour an England win, 3-1 vs Czechia in their opening match of the U21 Euros as they look to defend their crown. Harvey Elliott, JON ROWE! and Charlie Cresswell scored to make it a solid win, with plenty of positives and a few nagging vulnerabilities. Lee Carsley's tactics and managerial outlook are discussed, as well as key performers Elliott Anderson, Tino Livramento and, off the bench, Ethan Nwaneri. Business Savings Account with Tide Save more, earn more—up to 4.48% AER (vari...
Jun 12, 2025•28 min
George and Dave spent the day at St George's Park ahead of the upcoming U21 Euros and had the pleasure of sitting down with head coach Lee Carsley to look ahead to the tournament, get an insight into his coaching philosophy and how confident he is of repeating the triumph of 2023. We were also joined by Ethan Nwaneri, Tino Livramento, James McAtee, CJ Egan-Riley, Tommy Simkin, Ronnie Edwards, Brooke Norton-Cuffy, Elliot Anderson and Alex Scott for some of their England memories and a bit of Nort...
Jun 11, 2025•30 min
Ali and Dave react to Thomas Tuchel's first defeat as England manager after the 3-1 loss to Senegal at the City Ground 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. Exclusive offer: http://tide.co/offers/englandpod For full offer T&C...
Jun 10, 2025•36 min
On Tuesday against Senegal, Nottingham Forest's City Ground will host England for the first time in 84 years, and in Morgan Gibbs-White, Forest have their first England international since Stuart Pearce in 1997. Forest fan and award-winning football writer Daniel Storey joins us to talk about England's history with Nottingham and Nottingham Forest. Daniel just completed the 92 in one season: https://inews.co.uk/topic/doing-the-92 Business Savings Account with TIDE Save more, earn more—up to 4.48...
Jun 09, 2025•27 min
Ali and George break down England 1-0 win against Andorra, which some are calling England's "worst ever win". The performance of Thomas Tuchel's team didn't inspire, although Noni Madueke put in a Man of the Match display. We discuss Tuchel's tactics, player roles and how seriously to take this disappointing scoreline and performance. 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...
Jun 07, 2025•37 min
Robyn Cowen and the Telegraph's Kathryn Batte react to the news that Millie Bright has ruled herself out of the Euros squad, the day before the squad announcement. Fran Kirby has retired from international football after being told she wasn't going to make the squad. This is all just a bit alarming with weeks until the start of England's defence of their Euros title! The squad will be announced imminently, will Lauren James be included? Business Savings Account with TIDE Save more, earn more—up ...
Jun 04, 2025•29 min
Ali Maxwell is joined by Tom Curren and Jake Entwhistle of SCOUTED - the future of football, discovered. They discuss the U17s tough exit from the Euros, the team performance and those of individuals such as Max Dowman, Alejandro Gomes Rodriguez, Seth Ridgeon, Kaden Braithwaite and Jun'ai Byfield. Plus three Ones to Watch for England U19s at the Euros in June. Read SCOUTED here: https://scoutedftbl.com/ Business Savings Account with TIDE Save more, earn more—up to 4.48% AER (variable). Interest ...
May 30, 2025•42 min
Robyn Cowen, David Walker and the Telegraph's Kathryn Batte react to the surprising news that Mary Earps has announced her retirement from international football with immediate effect, just 36 days out from the Euros Kathryn was first with the story and takes us inside the camp with insight into the reaction from Sarina Weigman and the players, and what this means for the Lionesses goalkeeping options behind no.1 Hannah Hampton There's also the news of Millie Bright pulling out of the upcoming N...
May 28, 2025•32 min
Reacting to Thomas Tuchel's second England squad announcement, for games vs Andorra and Senegal in June. Ivan Toney is in the squad, and George and Dave have differing feelings about it. Bukayo Saka, Cole Palmer, Ollie Watkins are back in from injury, while Trevoh Chalobah and Conor Gallagher are both included. There's no Phil Foden or Harry Maguire, nor Jarrod Bowen or Dominic Solanke. Business Savings Account with TIDE Save more, earn more—up to 4.48% AER (variable). Interest rates are tiered,...
May 23, 2025•37 min
Robyn Cowen is joined by David Walker and the Telegraph's Kathryn Batte to look ahead to the Lionesses taking on Portugal and Spain in the Nations League next week With just 42 days to go until they defend their crown at the Euros - what shape are Sarina Wiegman's team in? How concerned should we be about the fitness of key players like Georgia Stanway and Lauren James? And is it really wise for Man Utd and Man City players to be taking part in the World Sevens tournament so close to the Euros? ...
May 20, 2025•37 min
The Under-17s Euros kick off next week and England are going there to win it. Ali and Dave are joined by Head Coach Neil Ryan to look at our chances of success out in Albania, the challenges of managing the natural ups and downs of youth football, and we hear about his journey up to this point too. We also take a look at some of the exciting talent in the squad including Arsenal's 15-year-old midfielder Max Dowman who comes into this tournament in red hot form. Business Savings Account with TIDE...
May 15, 2025•44 min
Ali, George and Dave travel back to 2003 for a look at England's 3-1 defeat to Australia at Upton Park, a match which is perhaps more famous for being 17-year-old Wayne Rooney's senior debut. It's also infamous for Sven making eleven subs at half-time, Francis Jeffers scoring on what would be his only cap, and you might be surprised to see how handy the Aussie XI was that evening too. Here are the 17-minute highlights if you want to watch before listening: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RBeMTgf...
May 07, 2025•54 min
Ali, George and Dave pick the squad they think Tuchel will go with for the matches against Andorra and Senegal in June Players returning from injury and the looming Club World Cup make it a trickier challenge than you might think... 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; afte...
May 02, 2025•41 min
Ali, George and Dave take a look at some of the issues facing Tuchel as he begins to think about his squad for the June games against Andorra and Senegal. Will the fit again Trent Alexander-Arnold, Bukayo Saka and Ollie Watkins edge out a few who impressed last time out? Will the Club World Cup deprive him of players from Man City, Chelsea, Bayern and Real Madrid? There's also the U21 Euros to contend with, there's a mildly concerning goal drought among our forward players, and what are the chan...
Apr 29, 2025•41 min
On the second episode of our series 'Capped' we speak to former England and West Ham striker Dean Ashton about his solitary cap against Trinidad & Tobago in 2008, and also reflect on the freak injury sustained during his first call up in 2006 that would ultimately lead to his retirement at the age of just 26-years-old. Dean takes us inside the England camp at the height of the Golden Generation and the tricky atmosphere that brought with it, memories of being captained by John Terry and Davi...
Apr 24, 2025•1 hr 23 min
In the first of our new interview series "Capped", where we talk to players who played for England but perhaps not quite as many times as they'd hoped, we're joined by the former Blackburn and Birmingham midfielder David Dunn David reminisces about the moment he found out he'd got the call up, making his mark in the first training session, what it was like playing alongside some of the Golden Generation, and reflects on some of the reasons he didn't get another opportunity to pull on the England...
Apr 18, 2025•52 min
Robyn Cowen is joined by the Telegraph's Kathryn Batte to reflect on the Lionesses double-header against Belgium: a 5-0 win followed by a 2-3 defeat. While there's discussion of a dominant display at Ashton Gate and Michelle Agyemang's incredible debut goal, there's also plenty of question marks chucked up by the Jekyll and Hyde nature of the two displays from Sarina Wiegman's side: issues at left-back, Hampton vs Earps rumbles on in goal, and Russo seems more crucial than ever. Follow the Engla...
Apr 09, 2025•32 min
Robyn Cowen is joined by David Walker and the Telegraph's Kathryn Batte to take stock of where Sarina Wiegman's England find themselves with just three months to go before they attempt to win back-to-back European Championships We look ahead to the Nations League double header with Belgium, get into the ongoing saga around Mary Earps and Hannah Hampton, enthuse about the resurgence of Chloe Kelly at Arsenal, and wonder whether there might be a few more interesting selection dilemmas for Wiegman ...
Apr 02, 2025•33 min
George grills Liam Delap, Sam Iling-Junior and CJ Egan-Riley about their England fandom, and Ali & George chat around some of the topics raised, including the next England player to win the Ballon D'Or, Man City's dominance in England youth age groups, Ashley Cole the Hall of Famer & more. We can't wait for the England U21 Euros this summer, and hope this introduction to some of Lee Carsley's Young Lions gives you a closer connection to the team before they head out to Slovakia in June. ...
Mar 27, 2025•29 min
Ali and Dave react to England's 3-0 win over Latvia. A night where 'Reecey' James possibly confirmed his status as Thomas Tuchel's favourite player, Morgan Rogers put in a creditable performance on his first start, and Myles Lewis-Skelly effectively played central midfield. The lads are allowing themselves to get just a little bit excited about Thomas Tuchel and his tactical tweaking. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices...
Mar 25, 2025•51 min
Thomas Tuchel has won his first game as England manager thanks to goals from debutant Myles Lewis-Skelly and Harry Kane. Ali, George and Dave are here with their reaction to a mostly satisfying night at Wembley. Follow the England Pod on socials Twitter: https://x.com/England_Pod Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/england_pod/ TikTok: http://tiktok.com/england.pod YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@England_Pod Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices...
Mar 21, 2025•40 min
Ali was on the ground for the England Pod at St George's Park where he posed a few questions to man of the moment Dan Burn, and he caught up with the Athletic's England correspondent Jack Pitt-Brooke as they looked at the challenge facing Tuchel as he wants to get England to play aggressive, direct, attacking football Ali also stuck around to watch a bit of training, and away from the seniors there's an update on what is a massive week for not just Lee Carsley's supremely talented U21 squad but ...
Mar 18, 2025•38 min
Ali Maxwell & David Walker react to Thomas Tuchel's first England Squad announcement The shock inclusion of Jordan Henderson Marcus Rashford Hard done by? Morgan Gibbs-White, Connor Gallagher, Adam Wharton Four goalkeepers, Thomas?! That's insane Predicted starting XI Style of play Follow The England Pod on social channels: Twitter: https://x.com/England_Pod Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/england_pod/ TikTok: http://tiktok.com/england.pod YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@England_Pod L...
Mar 14, 2025•37 min
Thomas Tuchel will name his first England squad later this week, so Ali, George and Dave have gone through every area of the team to assess the choices the new gaffer has to wrestle with. Does Trent Alexander-Arnold finally have the right back slot all to himself? Will Lewis-Skelly take advantage of Lewis Hall's injury and get a first call up? Is it Guehi and one other at centre-back? Could Wharton get his competitive debut after not seeing the pitch at the Euros? Who plays on the right in Saka'...
Mar 12, 2025•56 min
It's a brave new era for the England men's senior team and it's a brave new era for the England Pod. Ali Maxwell, George Elek and David Walker are here with their thoughts and feelings as Thomas Tuchel prepares to take charge of his first games. What do we want to see from Tuchel's England? What does he have to do in order to get England to the proverbial "next level"? How will he get on with the press and deal with the expectations? What if it all goes wrong? All these and more debated on the E...
Mar 10, 2025•38 min
