Three Lions Podcast
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Been searching for an England football podcast only to find the proverbial cupboard bare? Well search no more. Finally there is a podcast for England fans - by an England fan. When we couldn't find a podcast dedicated to our beloved national football team there was only one solution. Make our own. And this is the result. Hosted by England fan Russell Osborne
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Ep 401: I chat with Watford and England fan Rio Woolf (@Rio_Woolf) who also plays amputee footballer for Chelsea. I also pay my tributes to former Three Lions Colin McDonald and Martin Chivers who both recently passed. Running time 41:53 Join the debate in our Facebook group at http://bit.ly/2hnHBzi http://www.threelionspodcast.com http://www.Twitter.com/3LionsPodcast http://www.Twitter.com/Russell_Osborne
Ep 400: Finally, the episode where I get together fans of all three of our 2026 World Cup group opponents. Delighted to be joined by Lovre (@croatian_footy) from Croatia, Habib (@habibmohammed09) from Ghana & Mani (@Nomad_AeE) from Panama. They tell us their thoughts of playing England in the World Cup later this year, and who the players to look out for could be. Running time 1:07:31 Join the debate in our Facebook group at http://bit.ly/2hnHBzi http://www.threelionspodcast.com http://www.Twitter.com/3LionsPodcast http://www.Twitter.com/Russell_Osborne
Ep 399: Happy New Year to you all. The podcast returns, and once again we're discussing FIFA and the 2026 World Cup. I'm delighted to be joined by Thomas Concannon from the FSA (@WeAreTheFSA) who tells us what they have been doing and will continue to do, on behalf of the fans. Running time 35:55 Join the debate in our Facebook group at http://bit.ly/2hnHBzi http://www.threelionspodcast.com http://www.Twitter.com/3LionsPodcast http://www.Twitter.com/Russell_Osborne
Ep 398: The 2026 World Cup ticketing fallout continues. Is it just England fans who are feeling hard done by? I get the thoughts of fans of other competing nations. FIFA have the nerve to thank and call those who bought tickets 'true fans' & still there is no word from our FA, or our supporters club. Running time 25:23 Join the debate in our Facebook group at http://bit.ly/2hnHBzi http://www.threelionspodcast.com http://www.Twitter.com/3LionsPodcast http://www.Twitter.com/Russell_Osborne
Ep 397: First there was the draw, now we have the prices, I also have the American view too, delighted to welcome back Gaurav Singhvi to the show to tell us how it's going down in the US, he also has some hints and tips too to keep those costs down. Running time 58:28 Join the debate in our Facebook group at http://bit.ly/2hnHBzi http://www.threelionspodcast.com http://www.Twitter.com/3LionsPodcast http://www.Twitter.com/Russell_Osborne
Ep 396: The World Cup draw for 2026 has been made, join me as I give you my take on it, the show, Infantino, Trump, and our opponents too. Running time 24:18 Join the debate in our Facebook group at http://bit.ly/2hnHBzi http://www.threelionspodcast.com http://www.Twitter.com/3LionsPodcast http://www.Twitter.com/Russell_Osborne
Ep 395: Thomas Tuchel is 10 games in as England manager and just under a year in the job. What do you make of him now? Is it job half done, does he still need to win the World Cup to convince you he is the right man for the job. I'm joined by friends of the show to express their thoughts on TT. Running time 50:40 Join the debate in our Facebook group at http://bit.ly/2hnHBzi http://www.threelionspodcast.com http://www.Twitter.com/3LionsPodcast http://www.Twitter.com/Russell_Osborne
Ep 394: The Lionesses are back for their final 2 games of 2025, it's the final games of the Homecoming series, it's China at Wembley and Ghana at Southampton, I take a look at the squad and once again joined by Zoe from the Lionesses Den. *Apologies it's a little later in being released than usual ahead of the games. Running time 50:40 Join the debate in our Facebook group at http://bit.ly/2hnHBzi http://www.threelionspodcast.com http://www.Twitter.com/3LionsPodcast http://www.Twitter.com/Russell_Osborne
Ep 393: It's time to take a look at how our Young Lions have been progressing recently, the U17's over in Qatar, the U19's in Euro 2026 qualification and the U21's in 2027 Euro qualification, plus if you've not heard the pod win silver in the Football Content Awards. Running time 16:41 Join the debate in our Facebook group at http://bit.ly/2hnHBzi http://www.threelionspodcast.com http://www.Twitter.com/3LionsPodcast http://www.Twitter.com/Russell_Osborne
Ep 392: That's it, a full house, 8 out of 8, confirmed by two 2-0 England wins over Serbia and Albania. Join me as I take you from Wembley to Tirana via Mount Gamti and Lake Bovilla. Running time 34:53 Join the debate in our Facebook group at http://bit.ly/2hnHBzi http://www.threelionspodcast.com http://www.Twitter.com/3LionsPodcast http://www.Twitter.com/Russell_Osborne
Ep 391: It's the last international window of 2025, England have already qualified for the 2026 World Cup, but we still need to play Serbia and home and Albania away. I'm joined by Filip from Belgrade and Alden (@TheAlboBoy) tells us about Albania. Running time 56:07 Join the debate in our Facebook group at http://bit.ly/2hnHBzi http://www.threelionspodcast.com http://www.Twitter.com/3LionsPodcast http://www.Twitter.com/Russell_Osborne
Ep 390: I chat with Joey D'Urso (X @josephmdurso) about his book 'More than a shirt', we cover England shirts and some more random ones, I also touch on how our Young Lions are faring over in Qatar in the U17 World Cup. Running time 33:44 Join the debate in our Facebook group at http://bit.ly/2hnHBzi http://www.threelionspodcast.com http://www.Twitter.com/3LionsPodcast http://www.Twitter.com/Russell_Osborne
Ep 389: Another FIFA tournament in Qatar. It's time for the U17 World Cup, I take a look at the tournament as it comes around for the 20th time, can our Young Lions win it like we did in 2017? I also pay tribute to Mick McNeil who passed away recently. Running time 14:53 Join the debate in our Facebook group at http://bit.ly/2hnHBzi http://www.threelionspodcast.com http://www.Twitter.com/3LionsPodcast http://www.Twitter.com/Russell_Osborne
Ep 388: Our European Champions return with two fixtures, Brazil in Manchester and Australia in Derby in 2 friendlies. I take a look at the squad, touch on Millie Bright's retirement and hook up with Zoe Bleach, Lionesses fan and 'proprietor' of The Lionesses Den pub. Running time 40:46 Join the debate in our Facebook group at http://bit.ly/2hnHBzi http://www.threelionspodcast.com http://www.Twitter.com/3LionsPodcast http://www.Twitter.com/Russell_Osborne
Ep 387: 2 wins, qualification for next year's World Cup, everything's rosy, isn't it? Mainly yes, but there's a couple of things that niggle. I'm joined by CJ Joiner to take a look back over the victories against Wales and Latvia. Running time 50:42 Join the debate in our Facebook group at http://bit.ly/2hnHBzi http://www.threelionspodcast.com http://www.Twitter.com/3LionsPodcast http://www.Twitter.com/Russell_Osborne
Ep 386: The World Nations Cup 2025 for Walking football is being held in Spain, and once again England are taking a large squad across many age groups in search of more silverware. I'm joined once again by Stuart Langworthy from the Walking Football Association to tell us more about it. Running time 24:19 Join the debate in our Facebook group at http://bit.ly/2hnHBzi http://www.threelionspodcast.com http://www.Twitter.com/3LionsPodcast http://www.Twitter.com/Russell_Osborne
Ep 385: England are back in action this October, Wales at Wembley in a friendly, then on to Latvia for more World Cup qualification action. Get the squad news, and a guide to Riga from Frank Murr from the Baltic Football Podcast, what more could you want? Oh, a Welsh perspective….. sorry…. Running time 42:43 Join the debate in our Facebook group at http://bit.ly/2hnHBzi http://www.threelionspodcast.com http://www.Twitter.com/3LionsPodcast http://www.Twitter.com/Russell_Osborne
Ep 384: England's youngest player, an honour only bestowed on a select few, but could it soon be broken? The saying is 'If you're good enough, your old enough'. Who could be the next youngster to take Theo Walcotts record? Running time 32:20 Join the debate in our Facebook group at http://bit.ly/2hnHBzi http://www.threelionspodcast.com http://www.Twitter.com/3LionsPodcast http://www.Twitter.com/Russell_Osborne
Ep 383: 2003, Turkey away in Istanbul, qualification for Euro 2004 is at stake. We all wanted to be there, but the FA said No. This is the story of how John 'Walshy' Walsh slipped through the net to be one of only a few there. Plus I have some exciting news about the Football Content Awards. Running time 44:25 Join the debate in our Facebook group at http://bit.ly/2hnHBzi http://www.threelionspodcast.com http://www.Twitter.com/3LionsPodcast http://www.Twitter.com/Russell_Osborne
Ep 382: The transfer window has shut, players all across the Premier League and Europe now have new homes, but which English players have moved on, and for the better? I'm joined by Charlie Tidswell (@Chaztiddy08) from the Gate 102 Podcast (@Gate102Pod) to run through them all. Running time 48:27 Join the debate in our Facebook group at http://bit.ly/2hnHBzi http://www.threelionspodcast.com http://www.Twitter.com/3LionsPodcast http://www.Twitter.com/Russell_Osborne
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