Three Lions Podcast

Ep 427: What. A.Game! England saw off Mexico in the Azteca and moved into the Quarter-finals of the World Cup, Dean Cornish joins us to tell us all about it. It means we now face Norway in Miami, and I’m delighted to be joined by Johan Holmefjord who is out there ready for it getting behind The Vikings. Running time 1:03:07 Join the debate in our Facebook group at  http://bit.ly/2hnHBzi http://www...

Ep 426: England make it through their first ever R32 World Cup match against DR Congo, it wasn’t all plain sailing, and it’s now that the pressure steps up, Mexico in the Azteca, I’m Joined by Raul from @TheColorfulKit to take a look at the game. Running time 52:41 Join the debate in our Facebook group at  http://bit.ly/2hnHBzi http://www.threelionspodcast.com http://www. Twitter.com/3LionsPodcast...

Ep 425: Join me as I take a look back over England’s 2-0 win over Panama with Channel England Football’s Gary Lambert, and also look ahead to our R32 match against DR Congo. Running time 36:29 Join the debate in our Facebook group at  http://bit.ly/2hnHBzi http://www.threelionspodcast.com http://www. Twitter.com/3LionsPodcast http://www. Twitter.com/Russell_Osborne

Ep 424: England are through to the first knock-out round of the 2026 FIFA World Cup, we know we’ll be facing DR Congo, and we know we’ll be heading to Atlanta, a city we’ve not been to so far. For those that haven’t been before, I’m delighted to be joined by Brandon Barnes from Discover Atlanta to tell us about the city and its sights. Running time 27:03 Join the debate in our Facebook group at  h...

Ep 423: England’s traditional tournament goalless draw strikes again, this time against Ghana, this time I’m joined by Asif Burhan who has written the book ‘The other side of the hand of god’ and recently returned from the World Cup. Running time 50:05 Join the debate in our Facebook group at  http://bit.ly/2hnHBzi http://www.threelionspodcast.com http://www. Twitter.com/3LionsPodcast http://www....

Ep 422: The show returns with some more of my World Cup ramblings and observations, Yes, I mention the Paraguay Turkey ref. Plus I’m joined by (@GauravSinghvi) Gaurav Singhvi who tells us what the games have been like over in the States. Running time 49:06 Join the debate in our Facebook group at  http://bit.ly/2hnHBzi http://www.threelionspodcast.com http://www. Twitter.com/3LionsPodcast http://w...

Ep 421: Win your opening game, that’s tournament best practice, and so we did, beating Croatia 4-2. I’m joined by Robert Taylor to take a look back on that, and also by Habib Mohammed to look ahead to Ghana in Boston in the 2026 World Cup. Running time 53:06 Join the debate in our Facebook group at  http://bit.ly/2hnHBzi http://www.threelionspodcast.com http://www. Twitter.com/3LionsPodcast http:/...

Ep 420: The World Cup is well underway now, join me as I give my take on it so far, those things that have caught my attention, plus a quick look at what’s going on in the England camp. Running time 19:05 Join the debate in our Facebook group at http://bit.ly/2hnHBzi http://www.threelionspodcast.com http://www. Twitter.com/3LionsPodcast http://www. Twitter.com/Russell_Osborne

Ep 419: It’s time to get our 2026 World Cup campaign underway, Croatia in our first game, I’m joined by Lovre from @CroatiaFooty to tell us about them, and also Charlie from @Gate102Pod to talk England and our games against New Zealand & Costa Rica. Running time 55:49 Join the debate in our Facebook group at  http://bit.ly/2hnHBzi http://www.threelionspodcast.com http://www. Twitter.com/3LionsPodc...

Ep 418: Before we start our World Cup campaign, we have a couple of friendlies, New Zealand and Costa Rica over in Florida. I’m joined by Matt Fejos from the Flying Kiwis (@FlyingKiwisFC). Running time 39:04 Join the debate in our Facebook group at  http://bit.ly/2hnHBzi http://www.threelionspodcast.com http://www. Twitter.com/3LionsPodcast http://www. Twitter.com/Russell_Osborne

Ep 417: The race for top spot in the Lionesses quest for World Cup qualification is down to the wire. We face Spain away and Ukraine at home. Spain is the big one, avoid defeat and we’re almost there. I’m joined once again by Zoe from the Lionesses Den to go through it all. Running time 32:09 Join the debate in our Facebook group at  http://bit.ly/2hnHBzi http://www.threelionspodcast.com http://ww...

Ep 416: England fan Dean Cornish (@DeanCornish1966) joins me to tell us about his new book, released just in time for the World cup, entitled ‘England’s on their way’. Taking us on a journey through the recent qualification campaign and some of his other highlights following the Three Lions. Running time 21:07 Join the debate in our Facebook group at  http://bit.ly/2hnHBzi http://www.threelionspod...

Ep 415: It’s time, time for Thomas Tuchel’s first England World Cup squad, who was in, who was out. Chances are you probably knew before he and the FA announced it. Will it be a squad that goes all the way? Join me as I run through his 26 and those that missed out. Running time 17:16 Join the debate in our Facebook group at  http://bit.ly/2hnHBzi http://www.threelionspodcast.com http://www. Twitte...

Ep 414: Recently I had the pleasure of joining Pitch Publishing at The Volley in London, where they showcased 6 new World Cup related books, join me as I chat with 4 of the authors, including That World Cup Guy, Andy Milne and England Legend Paul Parker. Running time 32:57 Join the debate in our Facebook group at  http://bit.ly/2hnHBzi http://www.threelionspodcast.com http://www. Twitter.com/3Lion...

Ep 413: Passport, Dollars, England Shjrt, Toothbrush, all you need now is a guide to our 3 host US cities. You’re in luck, I’m joined by (Jonathan Thompson) @JT_Travels from @Visit_dallas and Steve Blackburn from North America Travel Service to give you some hints and tips for your World Cup trip. Running time 51:44 Join the debate in our Facebook group at  http://bit.ly/2hnHBzi http://www.threeli...

Episode 412: It’s now one month until the 2026 World Cup kicks off. How are we feeling? How well will England do? Who are the favourites? Who are we looking forward to seeing? I’m joined by @Gate102Pod and @ChannelEngland1 to discuss those issues and a few more. Running time 38:23 Join the debate in our Facebook group at  http://bit.ly/2hnHBzi http://www.threelionspodcast.com http://www. Twitter.c...

Ep 411: Back with part 2 of my chat with England fan Rob Didd, this time we go from a tour down under through to Euro ’96, taking in everything in-between, including a trip to America and a winning the Sun’s Fan of the week. Running time 1:12:43 Join the debate in our Facebook group at  http://bit.ly/2hnHBzi http://www.threelionspodcast.com http://www. Twitter.com/3LionsPodcast http://www. Twitter...

Ep 410: The World Cup is getting ever closer, but have you ever felt so disillusioned by the biggest tournament of them all before? France ’98, Germany ’06, Brazil 2014, Russia 2018, the excitement was there, but this time…. Join me as I pick apart the defining moments where it’s all gone wrong for World Cup 2026. Running time 43:51 Join the debate in our Facebook group at  http://bit.ly/2hnHBzi h...

Ep 409: England fans, we’ve all got stories of our experiences following the team, but have you heard some of the stories from a man who followed England to 222 consecutive games? Join me as I chat with Robert Didd in the first of a series of episodes where he takes us from 1986 to Italia ’90. Running time 39:37 Join the debate in our Facebook group at  http://bit.ly/2hnHBzi http://www.threelionsp...

Ep 408: We know England are on their way to the USA, not just for the World Cup, but now for a couple of pre-tournament friendlies, join me as I take a look at the times our senior men have played in the USA. Running time 35:15 Join the debate in our Facebook group at  http://bit.ly/2hnHBzi http://www.threelionspodcast.com http://www. Twitter.com/3LionsPodcast http://www. Twitter.com/Russell_Osbor...

Ep 407: The Lionesses return to World Cup qualifying action, facing Spain at Wembley and Iceland away in their 500 th game, I take a look at the squad and take a moment to remember Linda Hale, one of England Women’s 1972 originals. Running time 47:20 Join the debate in our Facebook group at  http://bit.ly/2hnHBzi http://www.threelionspodcast.com http://www. Twitter.com/3LionsPodcast http://www. Tw...

Ep 406: Over the years the England Travel Club has seen many changes, but back in it’s infancy, it was overlooked by the very fondly remembered and respected Jill Smith, I had a great chat with her as she recounted some of the stories she had to tell.  Running time 1:11:42 Join the debate in our Facebook group at  http://bit.ly/2hnHBzi http://www.threelionspodcast.com http://www. Twitter.com/3Lion...

Ep 405: England return to action to face Uruguay and Japan in the Send-off series. I take a look at the squad and I’m joined by Alvaro from @UruguayFootENG and @AdamBloszko17 to look at Japan. I also find time to comment on the new shirts, the situation with Iran, Kyle Walker and Ben White. Phew! Running time 1:23:20 Join the debate in our Facebook group at  http://bit.ly/2hnHBzi http://www.threel...

Ep 404: The Lionesses return to action in March with the aim of making it to the 2027 Brazil World Cup. Once again I’m joined by Zoe from the Lionesses Den, as we discuss the squad Dame Sarina has selected and cast our eyes over Ukraine and Iceland. Running time 36:17 Join the debate in our Facebook group at  http://bit.ly/2hnHBzi http://www.threelionspodcast.com http://www. Twitter.com/3LionsPodc...

Ep 403: It’s time to take a look at the Nations League draw, who have we been paired against and when, plus Thomas Tuchel has been given a contract extension, do you agree with it. Running time 27:09   Join the debate in our Facebook group at  http://bit.ly/2hnHBzi http://www.threelionspodcast.com http://www. Twitter.com/3LionsPodcast http://www. Twitter.com/Russell_Osborne