The England Pod

Thomas Tuchel's bold approach to England’s March friendlies caught us all by surprise. Ali and Dave were at Wembley to ask him some questions and react to: Tuchel’s unprecedented “two-squad” approach The headline omissions: no Trent Alexander-Arnold, no Ollie Watkins Surprise inclusions, including James Garner The “Hunger Games” feel of the Uruguay match A potential straight shootout between Foden...

Ali, George and Dave are back together ahead of Thomas Tuchel’s latest England squad announcement. With the World Cup fast approaching, this feels like a last chance saloon for a number of players. The Trent Alexander-Arnold conundrum: is it now or never? Harry Maguire, the defence and whether experience could trump form The hype around Max Dowman Big calls in attack: Foden, Palmer, Bowen, Gordon…...

Ali & George mine the World Cup memories of Henry Winter, part three: England 1-1 Colombia, England win 4-3 on penalties. Catharsis. Nostalgia. Enjoy! -- Listen to The Football Boardroom: https://open.spotify.com/show/1ZJ8EwS7dTRciweYUAJhLQ?si=1ea9f01b0a6040f1 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Ali & George mine the World Cup memories of Henry Winter, award-winning sports journalist and someone that has covered England as closely as anyone for the last three decades. Here's part two: Brazil 2-1 England  -- Listen to The Football Boardroom: https://open.spotify.com/show/1ZJ8EwS7dTRciweYUAJhLQ?si=1ea9f01b0a6040f1 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

England's Lionesses began their World Cup qualifying campaign with two wins, beating Ukraine 6-1 and Iceland 2-0. Robyn Cowen and Kathryn Batte assess: - Georgia Stanway’s impressive camp - The performances Hannah Hampton and Lucy Bronze - Serena Wiegman’s squad rotation - England’s position in the group alongside Spain - The impact of injuries Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoice...

Ali & George mine the memories of Henry Winter, award-winning sports journalist and someone that has covered England as closely as anyone for the last three decades. It's a simple question: what are the most memorable World Cup games Henry has covered, and why? Here's part one: England 2-2 Argentina (Argentina win 4-3 on penalties) -- Listen to The Football Boardroom: https://open.spotify.com/show...

Robyn Cowen & Kathryn Batte convene for a preview of the Lionesses' upcoming camp, including games against Ukraine and Iceland. There's a new left back in the squad, and there's some Maya Le Tissier clamour. There's excitement about the form of the front line, and hope that the backline will look watertight. And Kathryn discusses her recent interview with Mary Earps. Learn more about your ad choic...

Dave, George and Ali gather to discuss: - Thomas Tuchel's contract extension: does this make us feel safe or scared? - England's starting XI pressure points: left back, left wing and #10 - Manchester United are in form, could that spell a return for Luke Shaw, Harry Maguire, Kobbie Mainoo or Mason Mount? All England, all the time. Go well! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com...

Ali, George and Dave each pick an young England hopeful that they think are on the cusp of a breakout season and could find themselves in the senior squad before the year is out. George has opted for Wolves' Mateus Mané, Dave has gone for Man City CB and short-lived Watford loanee Max Alleyne, and for Ali it's Toulouse's Charlie Cresswell. All England, all the time. Go well! Learn more about your...

Ali, George and Dave get together to discuss a great phenomenon: the wildcard. Looking back at some famous wildcard selections from history, some that are less easily remembered, and putting forward one name each that could be considered a wildcard call-up to Thomas Tuchel's squad for this summer's World Cup. We'd love to hear about ones from history that we missed, and your own bold wildcard pick...

It's been one year since Thomas Tuchel officially became England manager, so Ali, George and Dave have gathered to reflect on that 12 months and take stock of where we're at. We also look ahead with some of our hopes and indeed fears for what could be a seismic year for Tuchel and the lads in 2026 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Ali, Dave and George get together and unveil their own 26-player England squads for the World Cup in six months time. Who will stay true to Thomas Tuchel's way of thinking, and who will go rogue? Who are the major omissions, and who are the wild cards picks? We all have our own opinions, and it's always a worthy exercise to actually force yourself to make the final decisions! Let us know your thou...

Dave and George gather to vent their frustrations at the predictably ludicrous ticket prices that have been announced for the England supporters club ahead of next summer's World Cup. With loyal fans being asked to pay more than $200 for the worst seats at a group game, let alone several thousands for the later rounds, how many fans can we expect to see cheering on Thomas Tuchel's side in Dallas,...

Ali, George and Dave react to England being drawn in World Cup Group L to face Croatia, Panama and Ghana in Dallas, Boston and New Jersey. Technically one of the tougher draws we could have got on paper but should we really be worried? Should we be more concerned about the amount of travel, the heat, and where on earth are Tuchel's squad going to be based out there? There's also reflection on a fr...

BBC commentator Robyn Cowen, the Telegraph's Kathryn Batte, and David Walker reflect on England's two friendlies which saw them beat China 8-0 and Ghana 2-0. The player who grabbed the headlines in the latter game was Aston Villa's Lucia Kendall who scored her first goal for the Lionesses and was singled out for praise by Sarina Wiegman. There's also reflection on a sometimes turbulent but ultimat...

Ali, George and Dave preview Friday's 2026 World Cup draw. What are the easiest, hardest, most fun or most boring possible draws? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

BBC commentator Robyn Cowen, the Telegraph's Kathryn Batte, and David Walker look ahead to England's upcoming friendlies against China and Ghana - who will get the nod in goal with Hannah Hampton out injured? Will we see Sarina give any more debuts to the new faces in the squad? There's also reflection on all the drama around Mary Earps' recent autobiography and her account of what lead to her dec...

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

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

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

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 choice...

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

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

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

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/joinourt...