Cheat Sheet At The World Cup

Lee Carsley's England honeymoon is over after a disjointed performance and awful result against Greece on Thursday night. Was his experimental line-up to blame? Was he right to be bold? And how will Ollie Watkins and Dominic Solanke have felt? Plus, how will England set up in Finland on Sunday? And if he doesn't get the job... Who does? Watch us live, Monday to Friday, 10am until Midday on Sky Spo...

On the latest Essential Football podcast, Ron Walker, Pete Smith and Zinny Boswell discuss the rising pressure around Erik Ten Hag brought on by another poor start to the season at Man Utd.  After Marcus Rashford's bewildering half-time withdrawal in Porto, last weekend's debacle at home to Tottenham and a huge test coming up on Super Sunday at Aston Villa, the panel ask whether this is make-or-br...

After a month of action, which Premier League teams have impressed, where are alarm bells ringing and which players deserve early-season appreciation? Peter Smith is joined by fellow Sky Sports journalists Sam Blitz and Richard Morgan to assess the campaign so far - and predict what comes next! Watch us live, Monday to Friday, 10am until Midday on Sky Sports News or listen to the podcast as soon a...

Hearts CEO Andrew McKinlay sits down with Sky Sports’ Luke Shanley for an exclusive interview as he discusses why the club sacked Steven Naismith, how they’ll appoint a new head coach, reports the club are in talks with Brighton owner Tony Bloom over investment and they use of his analytics company, the future of captain Lawrence Shankland, being linked with the Rangers CEO job and much more. Watc...

Rangers interim chairman John Gilligan sits down with Sky Sports’ Luke Shanley for an exclusive interview as he discusses when the club will appoint a new CEO, his backing for manager Philippe Clement, January transfer plans, why he thinks Rangers can catch Celtic, his take on criticism from former chairman Dave King and much more. Watch us live, Monday to Friday, 10am until Midday on Sky Sports N...

On the latest Essential Football, Sky Sports football journalists Ron Walker, Pete Smith and Lewis Jones look forward to the Super Sunday clash between Man City and Arsenal.   Would Kevin De Bruyne's absence be more of a problem than Martin Odegaard? Are Man City regressing - despite their perfect start? And where will Sunday's game be won or lost? Or would either side settle for another 0-0? You...

Sky Sports football journalists Ron Walker, Peter Smith and Nick Wright look ahead to Sunday's North London Derby between Tottenham and Arsenal. We hear from Paul Merson and James Maddison, plus is this fixture the best derby in the Premier League?  Watch us live, Monday to Friday, 10am until Midday on Sky Sports News or listen to the podcast as soon as we come off air.  To get involved you can se...

In the latest episode of our Next Up series, Ron Walker and Zinny Boswell take a closer look at new Tottenham signing, Archie Gray. Ron chats with Sky Sports reporter Tim Thornton about the documentary he's put together which charts Gray's rise through the ranks at Leeds United where Archie is the latest in a family dynasty of footballers at Elland Road. Watch us live, Monday to Friday, 10am until...

Five years since the Gordon family took over at Hibernian, executive director Ian Gordon sits down with Sky Sports for his first broadcast interview. Ian faced 150 questions in an exclusive one-hour grilling, as he admits to mistakes made, discusses managerial sackings, transfer dealings, finances, the women’s team and much more. Even if you’re not a Hibs fan, or even a fan of Scottish football, t...

Sky Sports football journalists Sam Blitz, Peter Smith and Ben Grounds discuss a new look England under interim manager Lee Carsley, as the post-Southgate era begins in the Nations League. Sky Sports News’ Senior Reporter Rob Dorsett casts an eye over training, and we find out about some of the new faces in Carsley’s first squad, including former Manchester United midfielder Angel Gomes. Plus, we...

With a huge clash between Manchester United and Liverpool at Old Trafford on Sunday, Sky Sports digital football journalists Ron Walker, Peter Smith and Sam Blitz are here to preview the game and pick out the important match-ups which could win or lose the game for both sides. Watch us live, Monday to Friday, 10am until Midday on Sky Sports News or listen to the podcast as soon as we come off air....

Hear from David Beckham, Wayne Rooney, Steve McClaren and Roy Hodgson as we pay tribute to former England manager Sven-Goran Eriksson who has passed away aged 76.  Mike Wedderburn is also joined by Sky Sports’ Reporters Kaveh Solhekol, Gary Cotterill and Rob Dorsett who share their memories of Sven. Watch us live, Monday to Friday, 10am until Midday on Sky Sports News or listen to the podcast as s...

Ron Walker, Pete Smith and Laura Hunter are here to look back on the action from the opening round of Premier League matches and discuss what we learned about the teams from matchday one. Who made impressive starts, and which sides need to see improvement quickly? Watch us live, Monday to Friday, 10am until Midday on Sky Sports News or listen to the podcast as soon as we come off air.  To get invo...

The Essential Football Podcast is back for a new Premier League season! From the title race and the battle to survive the drop, Sky Sports’ digital football journalists Sam Blitz, Nick Wright and Charlotte Marsh run through all of the top-flight sides, assessing their chances and predicting their fates.   We also hear from Sky Sports football journalist Laura Hunter, who lists which players have a...

David Prutton is with Andy Hinchcliffe, Jobi McAnuff and Don Goodman to preview the new season of EFL action across the Championship, League One and League Two. As they prepare for their opening fixtures hear from Luton boss Rob Edwards, new Plymouth manager Wayne Rooney, Portsmouth head coach John Mousinho, Derby's Paul Warne, Rotherham's Steve Evans and Bromley boss Andy Woodman as they prepare...

With the new EFL season nearly upon us, we take a look at some of the young players to look out for in 2024/25. Ron Walker, Sam Blitz and Dan Long are here to pick out ten of the brightest prospects. Watch us live, Monday to Friday, 10am until Midday on Sky Sports News or listen to the podcast as soon as we come off air.  To get involved you can send a voice note or message via WhatsApp to 07514 9...

Sky Sports’ Luke Shanley is at Tynecastle where he’s joined by ex-Hibs, Rangers and Dundee midfielder Kevin Thomson, and former Celtic and Dundee United defender Mark Wilson to look ahead to the start of the Scottish Premiership.    You can watch 4 games from the opening weekend of the SPL live and exclusive on Sky Sports this weekend.    Watch us live, Monday to Friday, 10am until Midday on Sky S...

Following the news that Gareth Southgate has resigned as England manager, Ron Walker and Sam Blitz are here to react to the news. We hear from Gary Neville and Jamie Carragher who give us their reactions to Southgate's decision to step down, and set out what they think his legacy will be as England boss. Plus, Sky Sports News' senior reporters, Kaveh Solhekol and Rob Dorsett give us an idea of why...

Juliette Ferrington is joined by Sky Sports football journalists Peter Smith and Ron Walker to dissect England's Euro 2024 final defeat to Spain. We discuss where it went wrong, and look at what could be next for England and manager Gareth Southgate. We go inside the England dressing room and hear from Southgate and Jude Bellingham, as well as former defender Gary Neville and World Cup winner Sir...

We hear from Gareth Southgate and Ollie Watkins ahead of the final of Euro 2024, Miguel Delaney of The Independent discusses Southgate's future, and Sky Sports football journalist Sam Blitz looks at England's challenges facing Spain. Plus, Juliette Ferrington chats to sports psychologist Dr Gill Cook who has some good news for England fans, if it goes to pens on Sunday!  Watch us live, Monday to F...

Juliette Ferrington brings you reaction to England's win over the Netherlands in the semi finals of Euro 2024. We hear from manager Gareth Southgate, match-winner Ollie Watkins and captain Harry Kane talking to Sky Sports News' Rob Dorsett. Plus, former England internationals Gary Neville, Paul Robinson and Michael Dawson share their thoughts on the victory, Henry Winter argues why Southgate deser...

England are into the semi-finals of Euro 2024 and Juliette Ferrington looks ahead to the match against the Netherlands with Lioness Izzy Christiansen and journalist Mark Ogden. We get the latest from the England camp with Sky Sports News' Rob Dorsett and speak to Sky Sports' football journalist Sam Blitz. Plus, we’re joined by England fan and pop legend Chesney Hawkes who sings “Hey Jude”, chats B...

England are through to the semi-finals of Euro 2024 after beating Switzerland on penalties in Dusseldorf. Hear from England manager, Gareth Southgate, captain Harry Kane and penalty heroes Bukayo Saka and Jordan Pickford after they earned their place in the last four. Plus Gary Neville gives his thoughts on the win, Rob Dorsett shares his view on England's progress, and Juliette Ferrington speaks...

Lioness Izzy Christiansen and journalist Henry Winter join Juliette Ferrington to look ahead to England's Euro 2024 quarter final against Switzerland. England fan Paul from Maximo Park shares his experience of playing in the fan zones in Germany. Plus Sky Sports' Rob Dorsett brings us the very latest from England training, whilst Ron Walker casts his eye across the other matches this weekend. Keep...

Ron Walker brings you all the reaction to England's dramatic extra-time win over Slovakia in Euro 2024. Hear from manager Gareth Southgate, player of the match Jude Bellingham, ex-England boss Sam Allardyce, and former defender Michael Dawson. England move on to face Switzerland in the quarter finals on Saturday. Watch us live, Monday to Friday, 10am until Midday on Sky Sports News or listen to th...