The England Pod

<p>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.</p><p>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.</p><p>If there are Three Lions on the shirt, we want to talk about it.</p>

England's record-breaking qualifying campaign ends with 2-0 win in Albania

George and Ali discuss Albania 0-2 England. Plenty of rotation and tactical experiment to discuss, as well as some more Jude Bellingham-themed headlines. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

11-17
28:13

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

11-13
30:33

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

11-07
43:43

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

11-03
38:22

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

10-29
32:13

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

10-23
37:50

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

10-14
26:31

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

10-09
41:10

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

10-03
46:56

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: https://x.com/England_Pod 📲 Follow on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/england_pod/ 🕺 Follow on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@england.pod On The England Pod we'll talk about The England Men's Seniors, Our U21s, The Lionesses, Other Young Lions, Thomas Tuchel, Lee Carsley, Sarina Wiegman, Harry Kane, Jordan Pickford, Phil Foden, Cole Palmer, Jude Bellingham, Marcus Rashford, Declan Rice, John Stones, Keira Walsh, Georgia Stanway, Beth Mead, Leah Williamson, the World Cup, European Championships, Nations League and much more. #Three Lions #EnglandFootball #TheEnglandPod Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

09-24
22:57

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 that came from... Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

09-17
48:09

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

09-09
28:57

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

09-07
30:44

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

08-29
44:50

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

08-22
48:18

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, could Alessia Russo pip the Spaniards to another trophy? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

08-08
38:28

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 makes her way home and reflects on another historic achievement from this England side Download the Fotmob app here: ⁠⁠https://click.fotmob.com/974672417/TheEnglandPod⁠⁠⁠⁠ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

07-28
47:13

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. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

07-26
28:36

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/BPKMKFMU Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

07-23
28:45

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 League here: ⁠⁠https://predict.fotmob.com/1000080/join/BPKMKFMU Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

07-21
24:47

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