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"Is This England?" is a look back at classic (and not so classic) England National Football Team matches from across the decades.
Key moments, managers, players and goals are examined and put into the wider context of what supporting England really means.
Your hosts, Nick and Jordan, run down the hopes, fears and all of those oh-so nears associated with being an England fan. We watch these games so you don't have to.
Get in touch with us on Twitter and Instagram (@isthis_england) or email the show isthisenglandpod@gmail.com
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Stories of the demise of the Three Lions may have been slightly exaggerated...After a rather pessimistic outlook in the last episode, Nick and Jordan are feeling a bit better about how England are shaping up under Thomas Tuchel.A 2-0 win against Andorra, followed by an excellent 5-0 victory over Serbia - with some stellar individual performances along the way - have given everyone a little lift, so what does this mean for England going forward? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
England are back and so are the tame levels of excitement surrounding the Three Lions. Thomas Tuchel has picked another interesting squad, with more than a few surprise inclusions, as well as some big names missing.World Cup qualifiers against Andorra and Serbia await - Nick and Jordan are back to give you their take... Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Football just doesn't stop, so we must power on.England face off against Andorra and Senegal in the latest international break, with Thomas Tuchel getting his second chance to get up close and personal with the Three Lions.We also talk Under 21's, Lionesses, Grand Prix clothing and the England Power League rankings.Nearly there now... Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
It's time for a bit of Bank Holiday fun! While the Three Lions hibernate for the bulk of 2025, we're taking a sideways look at supporting England...This episode sees Nick and Jordan list their individual top 10 England players of their lifetime.Some big calls are made, some praises are sung and of course, there's some Club World Cup chat. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
TT picked up two comfortable wins to start his reign as Three Lions manager, but were they too comfortable?With a bleak set of fixtures in the international calendar for 2025 and little to truly love about the England team at the moment, Nick and Jordan mull over the future for Harry Kane and co, as well as the aforementioned games against Latvia and Albania, as the Road to World Cup 2026 got underway. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Thomas Tuchel has announced his first squad for World Cup 2026 qualifiers against Albania and Andorra.There were a few surprises, it's safe to say - but what is TT's vision for his England tenure?Nick and Jordan catch up on all things England ahead of the Three Lions starting their road to glory in the USA next summer. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
The Lee Carsley Era is over, just as quickly as it began.The Boys pick through England's wins against Greece and Ireland as the Three Lions' Interim Manager manages to leave with his head held high.After six games (five wins and one loss) under Carsley, what did we learn and what comes next under Thomas Tuchel? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Give that man a Knighthood!We're going back to 2001 for an all-time classic England game, with Greece visiting Old Trafford. World Cup qualification is at stake for Sven's Three Lions, who had clawed themselves back from the brink at the start of qualification to be within touching distance.As always, it should've been a much simpler proposition than what we got. But would you change any of it?David Beckham turns in perhaps his most heroic performance of all time, delivering a highlight crescendo that will simply never fade from the memory of those who witnessed it. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
You take one international break off and England go mental, before announcing a new manager.Here's the Is This England take on the demise of Carsball and the dawn of the Thomas Tuchel era.All aboard... Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
England's new era is underway with back to back wins against the Republic of Ireland and Finland.The drama wasn't high thanks to two professional performances from the Three Lions - however, the excitement over what's to come may just be starting to simmer a little... Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
England are back for some Saturday evening Prime Time Entertainment, kicking off their Nations League campaign in Dublin against the Republic of Ireland.It's a new era for the Three Lions after Gareth Southgate's post-Euros departure from the hot seat. It's time for Lee Carsley to try The Impossible Job on a temporary basis, but just how temporary is temporary on this occasion?We discuss exciting additions to the England squad, rumours of elite coaches waiting in the wings to sweep up international trophies and of course, say goodbye to one of our favourite England managers of all time, Sven-Göran Eriksson. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Hands up who's ready for crap, post tournament England?With Lee Carsley's boys lining up against the Republic of Ireland very soon, we throw it back to 1990 and a match between the two sides at the beginning of their Euro 92 qualification campaigns.Featuring two of our favourite sons, Graham Taylor and Sir Big Jack Charlton, this game is nothing if not a reminder of how far the Three Lions have come in the decades since. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
It simply was not meant to be.Episode 66 isn't the celebration we'd hoped for, but hopefully the company of two fellow sad England fans can be of comfort.We talk final viewing experiences and the game itself, as well as the future of the England manager and squad. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
One more time. England face Spain in the Euro 2024 final on Sunday evening - it's not been a glamorous journey but the Three Lions have shown grit, determination and team spirit to get to this stage.Nick and Jordan look back at Wednesday's incredible semi-final victory and the reaction to it, before looking ahead to the biggest of big matches.Come on England! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
You simply cannot say that England aren't in the Euro 2024 Semi-Finals.It hasn't been easy, fun or particularly enjoyable, but maybe this is just part of what being a successful international team is?However, there was some joy to be found in the penalty shoot-out win against Switzerland and we truly are into the big boy stages now, so hopefully Euros Fever is ready to explode with a win against Netherlands on Wednesday! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Simply put - what is going on?England's Euro 2024 seems to be getting worse with every passing minute, YET, we are in the Quarter Finals.A huge game with Switzerland awaits, but there is so much to get into before we can even start to get a little bit giddy again. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Something a bit different today as we hand the reigns of Is This England over to YOU!Well, some of you anyway. Nick is away having fun at Glastonbury, so its time for the Is This England Cinematic Universe to have its say!England have made it to the knockout stages, stumbling to an undefeated top of the group finish. Slovakia await next and beyond that, something approaching a favourable path to Euros glory - but is it absolutely mental to think we can get there?Thanks to everyone who contributed to this episode - normal order will be resumed soon. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
We're a patient bunch on Is This England, but it would appear that Euro 2024 could be a bit of a nightmare unless things change soon.However, there's no reason to give up hope just yet. Nick and Jordan dissect the Denmark game, as well as the wider reaction to it, while looking ahead to what is a slightly more tense than it needs to be group stage finale against Slovenia. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Euro 2024 is well underway, with England successfully navigating their group stage opener against Serbia to a mixed reaction from the English Peoples.It wasn't pretty, but with a huge game against Denmark coming up, those three points could start to hold real value as the tournament unfolds. We discuss the upcoming game, the reaction to the Serbia win and assess what's next for Southgate's boys in this episode, as well as looking at the wider tournament so far. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Euro 2024 is knocking on the door!Nick and Jordan dissect England's hopes, dreams and fears ahead of what could be Gareth Southgate's last tournament as England manager.Will it be lift-off for England or group stage humiliation? Is a meek exit on the cards? Or, could it finally come home?Either way, let's all get behind the Three Lions this summer! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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