The Optus Football Podcast

Socceroos legend John Aloisi, the Guardian’s David Squires and journalist Nick Stoll join Rich Bayliss to break down all the action from the morning’s matches in a group topped by England and anchored by the Scots. We also hear from The Athletic’s Ryan Conway who chats to us about Gareth Southgate’s selection dilemmas, as well as David Davutovic, who spent the morning celebrating Croatia’s progres...

England have defeated the Czech Republic to finish top of their group while Scotland have been eliminated. Get up to speed on the latest from UEFA EURO 2020 in just a few minutes with James Lawrence. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Socceroos veteran Luke Wilkshire and Jake Rosengarten join David Weiner to re-live Denmark’s glorious win over Russia which has seen them progress to the round of 16. We also hear from the Athletic’s Simon Hughes who talks us through the latest developments from the Netherlands camp. Finally the boys take the time to look ahead to tomorrow’s games, which will see Scotland, Croatia, England and the...

Denmark have dominated Russia to qualify for the next round, North Macedonia have farewelled a legend, and Scotland’s Billy Gilmour has tested positive for COVID-19. Get up to speed on the latest from UEFA EURO 2020 in just a few minutes with James Lawrence. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Optus’ Director of Sport Richard Bayliss joins Nick Stoll, Jake Rosengarten and David Weiner to analyse all the major talking points from Italy’s professional win against Wales this morning. We also hear from The Athletic’s James McNicholas about the role Breel Embolo played this morning as Switzerland became the latest team to take ‘dark horses’ Turkey for a ride. Finally, the boys take a look ah...

Get up to speed on the latest from UEFA EURO 2020 in just a few minutes with James Lawrence. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Socceroos legend John Aloisi and Nick Stoll join David Weiner to break down all the action from the morning’s matches in the ‘group of death’. The boys also take a look at where it has all gone wrong for Spain, and take a look at what’s making headlines in Copa America. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Germany are off the mark, Hungary have denied the World Champions, and Gerard Moreno has cost Spain their first win. Get up to speed on the latest from the football world in just a few minutes with James Lawrence. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Former Premier League striker Michael Bridges and proud Englishman joins Jake Rosengarten and David Weiner to break down all the major talking points from England’s draw with Scotland at Wembley. We also hear from The Athletic’s Dominic Fifield and Jordan Campbell, who provide their assessments of the respective performances. Finally, the boys take the time to look ahead to tonight’s fixtures from...

Scotland have kept their hopes of progressing to the next round alive, Croatia have their first point on the board, and Sweden have defeated Slovakia to move to the top of Group E. Get up to speed on the latest from the football world in just a few minutes with James Lawrence. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

John Aloisi and Jake Rosengarten join David Weiner to break down the Netherlands dominant display against Austria as they become the third team to progress to the last 16. We also hear from The Athletic’s Greg O’Keefe who talks us through the latest transfer rumours involving Denzel Dumfries. Finally, the boys take the time to look ahead at Scotland’s do-or-die match against Scotland at Wembley. H...

Manchester City’s Kevin De Bruyne has helped Belgium claim three more points, the Netherlands are through to the last 16, and Danny Vukovic has a new club. Get up to speed on the latest from the football world in just a few minutes with James Lawrence. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The Guardian’s football cartoonist David Squires joins John Aloisi, Nick Stoll and David Weiner to go through another massive morning of UEFA EURO 2020 action. We’re also joined by The Athletic’s Dom Fifield and Stu James to run through Italy’s dominant display, and Gareth Bale’s inspired performance for Wales.  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Italy have continued their dominant start to UEFA EURO 2020, Wales have performed strongly in their second match, and Sergio Ramos is set to leave Real Madrid. Get up to speed on the latest from the football world in just a few minutes with James Lawrence. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Thomas Sorensen and Nick Stoll join David Weiner to break down all the action from the morning’s matches in the ‘group of death’. We hear from The Athletic’s Senior Writer Oliver Kay, who joins us to discuss Paul Pogba’s dominant display against Germany, who now have a bit of work to do to progress. Finally, the boys chat about the Socceroos perfect second round World Cup qualifying campaign, as w...

Cristiano Ronaldo has broken another international record, France have overcome Germany in Munich, and the Socceroos have continued their fine form. Get up to speed on the latest from the football world in just a few minutes with James Lawrence. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Thomas Sorensen and Jake Rosengarten join David Weiner to discuss Spain’s disappointing result against Sweden, and Slovakia’s incredible result against Poland. We’ll also hear from The Athletic’s Scottish football writer Jordan Campbell who was at Hampden park to watch the Czech Republic foil Scotland in their return to the Euros.  The boys also look ahead to the group of death, as France pre...

Scotland’s return to the Euros has ended in defeat, Slovakia have pulled off one of the upsets of the tournament, and Sweden and Spain have played out an uninspiring draw. Get up to speed on the latest from the football world in just a few minutes with James Lawrence. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

John Aloisi and Jake Rosengarten join David Weiner to discuss England’s impressive display against Croatia at Wembley. We hear from The Athletic’s Dominic Fifield as the English media laud Kalvin Phillips’ display, and from our very own Ollie Geale who has been soaking up all of the atmosphere in London.  The boys also take the time to reflect on Australia’s historic World Cup match against J...

Get up to speed on the latest from the football world in just a few minutes with James Lawrence. England have defeated Croatia, Austria and North Macedonia have made history, and Netherlands have won the match the tournament so far. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Thomas Sorensen and Nick Stoll join David Weiner to discuss the harrowing scenes that took place when Christian Eriksen collapsed during Denmark’s game against Finland. On today's episode, we are also joined on the line by The Athletic's Stu James, to discuss Wales' 1-1 draw with Switzerland, and Ryan Conway, for a gauge on the mood ahead of England v Croatia.  And finally, Nick takes us thro...

The Danish FA have confirmed that Christian Eriksen is awake and undergoing further examinations following his collapse in this morning’s EURO 2020 match between Denmark and Finland in Copenhagen.  Get up to speed on the latest from the football world in just a few minutes with James Lawrence.  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

John Aloisi, Nick Stoll and Adriano Del Monte join David Weiner to break down Italy’s dominant opening performance of UEFA EURO 2020. Including and look ahead to tonight’s action. The boys discuss: Which players won the match for Italy The atmosphere in Rome following the victory The impact of Roberto Mancini Italy’s bizarre corner tactic explained Are Wales even better than they were in 2016? How...

Get up to speed on the latest from the football world in just a few minutes with James Lawrence. Find out how Italy's opening match against Turkey unfolded, and the hear from Dan James and Dries Mertens as they prepare to kick off their EURO 2020 campaigns. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Get up to speed on the latest from the football world in just a few minutes with James Lawrence. Go inside the Turkey and Italy camps ahead of the opening match of UEFA EURO 2020 and hear how the football world has reacted to Ange Postecoglou's appointment at Celtic. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.