Episode description

Ellen White, Jen Beattie and Ben Haines reflect on England’s disappointing draw against Portugal in the Nations League and how things can be improved against Spain at Wembley.

Jen also gives her thoughts on where Scotland are given the changes to the squad and management. Ben has caught up with Ella Toone and Keira Walsh on how it feels preparing to face Spain for the first time since that World Cup final.

You’ll also hear from Spain and Arsenal defender Laia Codina - who talks about the difficult period in Spanish women’s football since the World Cup final. Former national football federation boss Luis Rubiales was last week convicted of sexual assault after he kissed Spain’s Jenni Hermoso without her consent during the medal ceremony.

00:20 Intro 02:00 What did Ellen make of England Portugal? 07:10 Europe catching up? 10:30 Where are Scotland at? 17:20 Keira Walsh & Ella Toone 25:00 Laia Codina with Emma Sanders

5 Live/Sports Extra Commentaries This Week:

Wed 26 Feb 2000 England v Spain in UEFA Women’s Nations League Fri 28 Feb 2000 Aston Villa v Cardiff in FA Cup Sat 1 Mar 1215 Crystal Palace v Millwall in FA Cup Sat 1 Mar 1215 Preston v Burnley in FA Cup on BBC Sport website Sat 1 Mar 1500 Bournemouth v Wolves in FA Cup Sat 1 Mar 1745 Man City v Plymouth in FA Cup Sun 2 Mar 1345 Newcastle v Brighton in FA Cup Mon 3 Mar 1930 Nottingham Forest v Ipswich in FA Cup