The England Pod

Ali, George and Dave look ahead to England's World Cup quarter-final against Erling Haaland's Norway. Who will Tuchel start at right-back now that Quansah is suspended? (for two games, it turns out) Is Reece James fit enough to start? Will it be Djed's turn? Or will he shift Konsa over and bring Stones, or even Dan Burn, in at centre-back? Will Bellingham, Rice, Guehi and O'Reilly being one yellow...

George, Dave and Ali meet to bathe in the aftermath of England 3-2 Mexico. They talk national reaction, Dan Burn's head, Jordan Henderson's arm, and go through the whole game - mad spell by mad spell - in detail. We found a way. -- Send the pod a voicenote: https://www.speakpipe.com/TheEnglandPod -- Sign up to SBK here to get £60 in Free Bets when you sign up and place your first bet of £20: https...

Oh my God. In an absolutely ridiculous match, England win at the Azteca against Mexico. Jude Bellingham scored twice. There was a penalty apiece and a red card for Jarell Quansah. Just bonkers. We loved it. We hated it. How about you? Go well. -- Send the pod a voicenote: https://www.speakpipe.com/TheEnglandPod -- Sign up to SBK here to get £60 in Free Bets when you sign up and place your first be...

Dave and Ali look ahead to England's R16 game with Mexico, discussing altitude and attitude, the likely starting XI, and whether Declan Rice should play right back. -- Send the pod a voicenote: https://www.speakpipe.com/TheEnglandPod -- Sign up to SBK here to get £60 in Free Bets when you sign up and place your first bet of £20: https://bit.ly/TheEnglandPodxSBK T&Cs apply. 18+. Please Gamble Respo...

Ali & George meet to calmly (!) dissect England’s 2-1 win over DR Congo, with help from your post-match pipes. Was this just tournament football? Are England growing into it? Or are the same old concerns still hanging over Thomas Tuchel’s side? Monday morning's watch party has sold out, but please DM us on Instagram or tweet us if you'd like to be on the back up list! -- Send the pod a voicenote:...

Still alive. George, Dave and Ali record from the Bull & Egret after an England knockout win that felt like hell for well over an hour. -- Watch the Mexico game with us: https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/england-v-mexico-watch-party-hosted-by-the-england-pod-tickets-1992923899030?aff=oddtdtcreator -- Send the pod a voicenote: https://www.speakpipe.com/TheEnglandPod -- Sign up to SBK here to get £60 i...

The lads look ahead to Wednesday's Round of 32 clash with DR Congo, discussing general feelings about the team, the likely starting XI, and the tactical questions Thomas Tuchel still has to answer. Plus: Bellingham's best position, the O'Reilly conundrum, whether John Stones should return, DR Congo scouting notes & predictions. -- Send the pod a voicenote: https://www.speakpipe.com/TheEnglandPod -...

Ali, George and Social Charlie have flown back to Blighty so Dave continues TEP daily from the USA on his own. He listens to the latest batch of Speakpipes totally blind and then has a go at predicting the outcome of all of the round of 32 matches. -- Send the pod a voicenote: https://www.speakpipe.com/TheEnglandPod -- Sign up to SBK here to get £60 in Free Bets when you sign up and place your fir...

George and Dave bring you the pod from the MetLife stadium after England's 2-0 win over Panama. It wasn't always pretty but another stirring performance from Jude Bellingham ensured we topped the group. -- Send the pod a voicenote: https://www.speakpipe.com/TheEnglandPod -- Sign up to SBK here to get £60 in Free Bets when you sign up and place your first bet of £20: https://bit.ly/TheEnglandPodxSB...

George and Dave react to the news of Reece James being out for at least two games and also plot England's potential paths through the tournament now that the knockout stage is starting to take shape -- Send the pod a voicenote: https://www.speakpipe.com/TheEnglandPod -- Sign up to SBK here to get £60 in Free Bets when you sign up and place your first bet of £20: https://bit.ly/TheEnglandPodxSBK T&...

Ali has departed back to the UK so George and Dave pick up the pieces and try to predict who Tuchel will start against Panama on Saturday Reece James is apparently feeling his hamstring, Declan Rice has been spotted limping, will those be the only changes or will Tuchel mix it up even further? -- Send the pod a voicenote: https://www.speakpipe.com/TheEnglandPod -- Sign up to SBK here to get £60 in...

Dave, George and Ali litigate the 0-0 draw with Ghana - how bad was it, how worrying is it, and does the blame for a poor performance lie at the door of Tuchel & his selection, or the players on the pitch? -- Send the pod a voicenote: https://www.speakpipe.com/TheEnglandPod -- Sign up to SBK here to get £60 in Free Bets when you sign up and place your first bet of £20: https://bit.ly/TheEnglandPod...

Ali and George react to a flat 0-0 draw with Ghana in Boston, a result that raises familiar questions about breaking down defensive opponents on the tournament stage. Why did England struggle to create chances? And should England be more concerned about what happened when Ghana broke forward? -- Send the pod a post match voicenote for tomorrow's deeper analysis: https://www.speakpipe.com/TheEnglan...

George and Ali are in Boston ahead of England v Ghana. They discuss Tuchel's selection, what Ghana might throw at England, and why confidence among England fans is suddenly soaring. Plus: bold predictions & some bonkers speakpipes. -- Send the pod a voicenote: https://www.speakpipe.com/TheEnglandPod -- Sign up to SBK here to get £50 in Free Bets when you sign up and place your first bet of £20: ht...

The lads discuss Thomas Tuchel's big selection decisions ahead of Ghana. The latest on Declan Rice, Bukayo Saka and Marcus Rashford and who could come into the side if changes are needed. Plus World Cup chat and a location for beers in Boston on Monday night. -- Send the pod a voicenote: https://www.speakpipe.com/TheEnglandPod -- Sign up to SBK here to get £50 in Free Bets when you sign up and pla...

On a Brooklyn rooftop, Ali, George and Dave take a break from England's World Cup campaign to have a natter about various aspects of England history and being an England fan. What is England's greatest World Cup goal? Joe Cole against Sweden? Michael Owen against Argentina? Platt? Hurst? The lads make their cases. They discuss the retro-shirt dilemma, the England moments they'd change forever and...

England's World Cup campaign could hardly have started better: four goals, a statement win over Croatia and a wave of optimism around Thomas Tuchel's team. But with the emotions settling, Ali and George put the performance under the microscope. How worried should England fans be about the two goals conceded? Did the defensive unit show genuine vulnerabilities? Is Jordan Pickford's performance a co...

Ali, George and Dave reconvene for a calmer, deeper look at England's 4-2 win against Croatia in the World Cup opener. They discuss Thomas Tuchel's influence on and off the pitch, the second-half transformation, Harry Kane and Jude Bellingham's leadership, the impact of Elliott Anderson, and why England's attacking structure looks very different to recent tournament teams. Plus: Post Match Speakpi...

Ali and George react from Dallas after England's 4-2 win over Croatia: Harry Kane's brace, Jude Bellingham's performance, Elliott Anderson's outstanding display, and why England's pressing and attacking intent were as exciting as anything we've seen in years. It wasn't all good. Croatia scored twice and England looked wobbly defensively at times. But we're happy, and hope you are too. -- Send the...

Ali and George are in Dallas on the eve of England's opener against Croatia, reflecting on the excitement, nerves and optimism that come with the start of a World Cup. They discuss Thomas Tuchel's decision to call up Trevoh Chalobah, why England fans should keep their expectations in check for the opening game, and what Croatia's experienced side might bring to the contest. Plus: lessons from the...

Ali, George and Dave pick the XI they expect Thomas Tuchel to name against Croatia in Dallas, debating Bukayo Saka's fitness, Anthony Gordon versus Marcus Rashford, and whether Jude Bellingham has done enough to reclaim the number 10 role from Morgan Rogers. -- Send the pod a voicenote: https://www.speakpipe.com/TheEnglandPod -- Sign up to SBK here to get £50 in Free Bets when you sign up and plac...

Ali, George and Dave discuss the calm before England's World Cup storm, the latest whispers from camp, and whether Anthony Gordon is set to edge ahead of Marcus Rashford in Thomas Tuchel's thinking. Plus: would you rather see your club win its biggest trophy or England win the World Cup? There's also reaction to Scotland's win over Haiti, Australia's impressive start, Germany's seven-goal demoliti...

Ali and George record from MetLife Stadium, in New Jersey reacting to the latest England news as Thomas Tuchel's World Cup preparations take a slightly bizarre turn, with stolen equipment, a stranded team chef and fresh clues about England's likely starting XI for the opener against Croatia. Is Marc Guéhi at risk of missing out? There's also discussion of Morocco 1-1 Brazil, USA's emphatic 4-1 win...

Dave, Ali & George record from New York City, discussing: England talking points, plus Canada 1-1 Bosnia, South Korea 2-1 Czechia, a preview of Brazil v Morocco and so much more. -- Send the pod a voicenote: https://www.speakpipe.com/TheEnglandPod -- England Pod Bet Builder for Brazil v Morocco: https://wlsmarkets.adsrv.eacdn.com/C.ashx?btag=a_5851b_775c_&affid=27342&siteid=5851&adid=775&c=&asclur...

Ali and George record from New Jersey, discussing England's 3-0 win over Costa Rica and the biggest selection questions facing Thomas Tuchel. Plus: Mexico beat South Africa in the opening game of the tournament in the midst of three red cards, and we outline our plans for the next few weeks as we follow England's World Cup journey from the USA. -- England Pod Bet Builder for USA v Paraguay: https:...