Jordan and Nick

Is This England?

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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 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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Jul 10, 2026

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Episodes

88 - England vs Norway Preview | FIFA World Cup 2026 10.07.2026

A huge quarter final awaits for England, with Norway and Erling Haaland ready to do battle on the biggest stage of them all. Come on the Three Lions! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

87 - The Alti-Jude Era | FIFA World Cup 2026 06.07.2026

One of the all time great World Cup nights for England, led by one of the all time great performances from Jude Bellingham. England vs Mexico was more of a movie than a football match, dripping with narrative, drama and incredible action. Here, we break down a night that could change everything for Thomas Tuchel's Three Lions... Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

86 - Mexicohhhhhh | FIFA World Cup 2026 03.07.2026

England vs Mexico at the Azteca. 1am on a Monday morning. Altitude. One of the most exciting games of our lifetime lies ahead. We also discuss the Three Lions dramatic win against DR Congo, thanks to the one and only, Harry Kane. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

85 - Two Man Power Trip Shine as England Plod Into Knockouts | FIFA World Cup 2026 29.06.2026

It feels as though we've been here before, doesn't it? Injury concerns stacking up alongside selection headaches, while individual moments paper over the cracks of very average performances. However, England are through to the knock-outs and everything can still come together...right? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

84 - The 0-0 World Cup Special | FIFA World Cup 2026 24.06.2026

Well, that wasn't very It's Coming Home. A second game 0-0 draw at a major tournament, who'd have seen it coming? We discuss Ghana's low-block and penalty appeals, plus England's individual and collective frustrations, as well as previewing Saturday's final group game against Panama. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

83 - Ghana Preview | FIFA World Cup 2026 22.06.2026

Game Two is nearly upon us. Usually a tricky affair for the Three Lions but maybe this time, things will be different? We look at the mood in the England camp, discuss potential injury concern for Declan Rice and round things off with a quiz on classic and not so classic Game Two affairs for England over the years. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

82 - Maybe, Tuchel's Gonna Be The One That Saves Us? | FIFA World Cup 2026 18.06.2026

Well, that was fun! Thomas Tuchel's England made their FIFA World Cup 2026 debut in some style, seeing off the mighty old boys of Croatia in a 4-2 victory. Harry Kane, Jude Bellingham and our new man at the helm stole the headlines after a Three Lions performance that felt rather different from pretty much everything we've ever seen from England at a tournament. Lift off... Hosted on Acast. See ac...

81 - Hello Modric, My Old Friend | FIFA World Cup 2026 18.06.2026

The 2026 FIFA World Cup is underway! It's been a long time coming and for fans of the Three Lions, there's still a little bit more waiting to do. We discuss Curacao's iconic World Cup moment and how the host nations of USA, Canada and Mexico have fared, before getting stuck into previewing yet another England vs Croatia clash. This time, its personal. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for mor...

80 - World Cup 2026 Preview 08.06.2026

Want to hear two men guessing their way through predictions for the 2026 World Cup? We've got you covered. Is This England swerves the Three Lions for once, taking a look at groups A-K and making some predictions as to how the tournament could play out. Along the way, we learn that favourites to lift the trophy aren't so clear this time around, as well as discussing who the dark horses could be. W...

79 - Back With World Cup Fever 31.05.2026

It's been 261 days... But we are back! It's time to talk World Cup Fever, Thomas Tuche and the Three Lions' World Cup 2026 squad, Dear England and more. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

78. Light at the End of the Tuchel? 11.09.2025

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,...

77. Loftus-Bleak 05.09.2025

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.

76. Post Season Depression 06.06.2025

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.

75. Top 10 England Players of Our Lifetime 17.04.2025

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 informati...

74. Thomas, Don't Touch That Handbrake 26.03.2025

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 und...

73. England Are Back for a New Era 19.03.2025

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.

72 - Goodbye, Carsball. 20.11.2024

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.

71 - England v Greece 2001 (WC 02 Qualifier) 15.11.2024

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?...

70 - All Aboard the Tuchel Train 23.10.2024

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.

69 - Carsball Kicks Into Action 11.09.2024

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.

68 - England Are Back! Republic of Ireland preview, Carsball and goodbye, Sven. 06.09.2024

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 excitin...

67 - England vs Republic of Ireland - Euro 92 Qualifier 31.08.2024

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...

66. Not Meant To Be 15.07.2024

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.

65. Immortality Beckons for Southgate's Three Lions 13.07.2024

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/priva...

64. Semi-Final? 08.07.2024

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...

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