Fozcast - The Ben Foster Podcast

The quarter-finals have well and truly kicked off with France beating Morocco last night. In this stream we will be looking ahead to the big England game vs Norway. Do you think we will make it to the semi-finals? There’s all this, plus: Quansah two-match ban Guehi injured? How can we STOP Haaland? Spain vs Belgium quarter-final Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Wow, we have had some MASSIVE games since our last stream! Spain have knocked Cristiano Ronaldo's Portugal out of the World Cup and Lionel Messi's Argentina scored 3 late goals to beat Mo Salah's Egypt 3-2! We're back in the UK after our lovely time in New York and Ben, Tom and Watto will also be giving us their takes on England next game vs Norway... There’s all this, plus: 🏆 - Big QUIZ! 🤔 - Ar...

Was that England's GREATEST World Cup victory?! Ben, Tom and Watto are joined by Darren Bent on the sofa to chat through an incredible evening for the Three Lions as they beat Mexico 3-2 at the Azteca to progress into the last 8 of the FIFA World Cup. Jude Bellingham's double and a Harry Kane penalty gave Thomas Tuchel's side the win after Jarell Quansah saw red. The lads discuss that wonderful ev...

We had big breaking news just before the stream as the England kick-off time may have changed for the Round of 16 tie against Mexico! Ben, Tom and Watto are back in New York to discuss the possible change and adapting to altitude conditions in Mexico as they visit the Azteca Stadium! We’ll discuss the late SNICKO drama between Portugal and Croatia, plus the potential of Jurgen Klopp becoming Germa...

Harry Kane SAVES the day! Ben, Tom and Watto are back to discuss super Harry Kane stepping up with two LATE goals to see England to a 2-1 victory over DR Congo in the World Cup of Round of 32!  Kane’s double ensures the Three Lions advance to the last 16 where they will meet the in-form Mexico, a huge test awaits!  There’s plenty to talk about in today’s show including the right-back PROBLEM, Thom...

The Knockouts are underway!  Ben, Tom and Watto are back in the studio to look ahead to England’s game against DR Congo.  The lads discuss how England will line-up and why Kobbie Mainoo isn’t getting playing time…  We look back at Brazil’s 2-1 win over Japan and chat about all the old boys that are performing at this World Cup!  Stay tuned for the big QUIZ at the end!  🤔 - What’s happening with K...

England beat Panama!  Ben, Tom and Watto are back on the full-time whistle to discuss England’s 2-0 win over Panama in their final group fixture!  It was an evening to remember for Harry Kane who broke multiple records including England’s all-time scorer, is he our greatest player?  The lads discuss the performances of Marcus Rashford, Bukayo Saka and Jude Bellingham, plus Reece James’ absence.  W...

Is it now time for Bukayo Saka and Marcus Rashford?!  Ben, Tom and Watto are back to discuss the latest from the England camp ahead of their final World Cup group fixture against Panama. The lads discuss Reece James’ fitness, could Anthony Gordon play at right-back and does Thomas Tuchel know his best team? Scotland were well beaten by Brazil, are they heading home?  There’s all that to come plus...

Well that was a tough watch!  Ben, Tom and Watto are back to discuss a very frustrating afternoon for England as they were held to a 0-0 draw with Ghana. Why was it so flat? The lads look at the team line-up, did Thomas Tuchel get it wrong?  It’s Panama up next for England on Saturday in their Final Group game.  🤔 - Does Tuchel need to make BIG Changes? 🇵🇹 - Ronaldo scores twice!  🇦🇷 - Messi is o...

Red Cards, footballs and goalkeepers!  Ben and Tom are joined by Watto in New York to discuss the latest World Cup action.  We discuss Miguel Almiron’s red card - do FIFA need to have a rethink about this rule?  With Watto in town, it’s the perfect opportunity to talk goalkeepers, we look at how the footballs are behaving and get an insight into how much time teams would have spent with the ball. ...

We’re back for our second live from New York as the next round of matches in the 2026 FIFA World Cup get underway!  Ben is joined by Tom to provide some insight on England, Thomas Tuchel’s half-time speech and whether a relatively new defence has affected Jordan Pickford?  The lads also discuss Cristiano Ronaldo and Roberto Martinez - is it time to DROP the legend?  There’s the Quiz as well, plus:...

Well that was an exciting start!  England get their 2026 World Cup campaign underway with a 4-2 victory over Croatia and what a game it was!!!  Ben, Tom and Toze are in New York and are here to discuss all the big talking points as Harry Kane’s double, a Jude Bellingham’s strike and a late Marcus Rashford goal gave the Three Lions all three points.  We also look back at the last few days of the to...

We’ve landed in the USA for the World Cup and we're heading straight to the New York Sure Sweat Club, where we’ve got a belter of a show lined up for you! 🇺🇸🏆 The FIFA World Cup is well and truly underway, and for our first show out here, we're previewing England vs Croatia... 👀 Ben and Tom discuss: 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿 England's chances of winning the World Cup 🧤 Is Pickford England's greatest-ever goalke...

The World Cup starts today and we’ve got a Football Fill-In Special! Ben, Tom and Toze preview the tournament and give their predictions ahead of football’s biggest competition… Who are the dark horses? Which teams could fly under the radar and make a deep run and ultimately, who will lift the trophy? The lads also reveal their picks for the tournament’s biggest individual honours, including Playe...

This week on the Football Fill-In, Ben, Tom and Toze are back to give out their end of season Premier League awards!  The lads are giving out awards for the following - Team of the Season Manager of the Season Sh*thouse of the Season Goalkeeper of the Season Save of the Season  Goal of the Season Signing of the Season Player of the Season Also in this episode, Ben plays guess the stats with Tom an...

This week on the Fozcast, Ben and Tom break down Ben’s Second Watford contract he signed during the 2019/20 Premier League Season - what was he really earning…  Ben reveals exactly how his Watford contract was structured, from weekly wages and appearance fees to clean sheet bonuses, win bonuses, relegation clauses and the incentives on offer that can massively impact a player's earnings. The lads...

This week on the Football Fill-In, Ben, Tom and Toze review the Champions League Final and discuss all the current news and talking points in the world of football.  After losing the Champions League Final to PSG, why do so many football fans seem to hate Arsenal? Arne Slot has been sacked by Liverpool – but who could replace him at Anfield? Anthony Gordon will be joining Barcelona next season - b...

Ok so the title may be confusing - so let us explain… 🤣 So a rat by our terms? Quite simply a footballing nuisance. Never gives their opponent a minute, works their socks off and is frankly… a pain in the backside to play against. So with that being said, we have our good friend Dave Watson - former England GK coach and Barnsley player, to help us decide who’s the best rats are in Premier League...

This week on the Football Fill-In, Ben, Tom and Toze wrap up all the action from this weekend's final Premier League fixtures.  Newly crowned Premier League champions Arsenal lifted the title, while West Ham’s 3-0 win over Leeds wasn’t enough to keep them up, with Tottenham beating Everton 1-0 to seal the Hammers’ relegation. Now that the season is officially over, the lads discuss all the key tal...

This week on the Fozcast, we’re back with another episode and this time Watto joins us to discuss things that players didn’t know about football… From the truth about football staff salaries to what really gets said inside dressing rooms, this episode gives a proper behind-the-scenes look at the game. The lads discuss whether staff still get paid after getting sacked, how bonuses actually work whe...

This week on the Football Fill-In, Ben, Tom and Watto review all the action from the Premier League and the FA Cup Final as Manchester City beat Chelsea 1-0 at Wembley.  Mo Salah wants “Heavy Metal Football” back at Liverpool even though he is leaving and there’s another controversial VAR decision to discuss - this time Bryan Mbeumo’s handball against Nottingham Forest at Old Trafford.  Man City b...

This week on the Fozcast we're joined by former Premier League goalkeeper and USA international, it’s Brad Guzan! 🧤🇺🇸 Brad talks to us about how David Beckham and Lionel Messi have completely transformed the MLS - and how the recent changes to the league could impact it in a positive way. He also tells the story of how he ended up signing for Aston Villa - and trust us, the airport story alone is...

Ben, Tom and Watto are back to discuss a crucial VAR decision and a vital save from David Raya as Arsenal got over the line against West Ham - the title is now in their hands…  Elsewhere, Manchester City cruised past Brentford, Liverpool drew 1-1 with Chelsea and Manchester United drew away to Sunderland - the big question now though is whether the managerial job is still Michael Carrick’s?   Ther...

Season 16 of the Fozcast is here - and we are back with a bang! 🔥 To kick things off, we’re joined by one of the greatest goalkeepers to ever play the game. A man who won multiple Premier League’s and TWO Champions League’s - someone Ben knows very well having been teammates with him back in 2008… it's Edwin van der Sar! 🧤 Edwin takes us right back to the beginning - to that iconic Ajax side of...

This week on the Football Fill-In, Ben returns as the lads break down all the latest action from this weekend's Premier League fixtures. It’s the business end of the season and things are heating up at the top and the bottom of the table!  Manchester United beat Liverpool, to complete the double over them this season - but how far really are they off a title… Spurs secure a CRUCIAL win against Ast...