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Kelly Cates is joined by Chris Sutton, Rory Smith and Andros Townsend to address the headlines from the international break. 

BBC Manchester United reporter Simon Stone tells us what went wrong for Andre Onana, as we ask who becomes their new number one?

BBC Football tactics correspondent Umir Irfan joins the pod to suggest how new signing Senne Lammens might fit into the Manchester United team.

Hear from Harry Kane and Thomas Tuchel ...

Maz Farookhi is joined by Nedum Onuoha to talk England, Scotland and Women’s Super League. Pat Nevin joins in the international conversation, while journalist Flo Lloyd-Hughes gets involved in the WSL chat. Also hear from England debutant Elliot Anderson, and after Everton beat Liverpool 4-1 in the Merseyside derby at Anfield, catch up with Everton’s Katja Snoeijs & Liverpool boss Gareth Taylor.

01:35 Have England regressed unde...

Ian Dennis is joined by former England defenders Matt Upson and Phil Jones after England’s 2-0 win over Andorra at Villa Park.

Thomas Tuchel’s side stay top of Group K with 12 points and no goals conceded, but it was another flat performance against the world’s 174th-ranked side.

Nottingham Forest’s Elliot Anderson impressed on his debut, but questions remain about England’s lack of creativity and heavy reliance on Harry Kane.

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John Murray, Ian Dennis & Ali Bruce-Ball talk football, travel & language. They hear from Thomas Tuchel and Dan Burn ahead of England v Andorra. Will John’s losing run in Clash of the Commentators finally come to an end? And the Great Glossary of Football Commentary returns. Get your suggestions in with WhatsApp voicenotes to 08000 289 369 & emails to TCV@bbc.co.uk

02:50 Parking problems 06:50 Arsenal ‘understandable’ ap...

James Gregg presents reaction to Daniel Levy stepping down as Spurs chairman. Sami Mokbel, Ian Dennis, and Michael Brown join James to react to the news.

Levy was appointed in March 2001 and leaves after Spurs won the Europa League in May to end a 17-year wait for a trophy.

Hear from the founder of Daily Hotspur, Jamie Brown, and former Spurs manager, David Pleat.

Timecodes: 00:50 Why Levy has stepped down 04:55 Levy’s legacy 06:50 W...

John Bennett is joined by Archie Rhind-Tutt, Julien Laurens and James Horncastle to discuss ten Hag's sacking at Leverkusen as well as reacting to the end of the transfer window.

James also looks ahead with trepidation to Gennaro Gattuso's first match in charge of Italy as their World Cup qualification hangs in the balance...again!

Topics: 01:04 - Helen Mirren in Lecce 03:12 - The first top-flight Hamburg derby in 14 years 07:32 - Wa...

Aaron Paul, Jobi McAnuff & Phil Brown talk EFL as Ipswich break Championship transfer record. Gaffer Phil puts his foot down when it comes to players for the 72+ Ultimate All-Time EFL XI. The guys discuss Marcelino Núñez swapping Norwich for Ipswich. And Jobi gives his best and worst moments of the week in 72PLUS 72MINUS. Remember to send your suggestions and messages to us on WhatsApp to 08000 289 369.

01:50 What do managers do...

Kelly Cates and Rory Smith continue our countdown to the 2026 World Cup. Nedum Onuoha joins just under a year away from the start of the World Cup in the USA, Canada, and Mexico.

After the chaos of the Club World Cup, the panel discuss the extreme weather in the States, the Americanisation of the sport, player workload, and how politics could shape the tournament.

South American Football Journalist Marcela Mora y Araujo joins to give...

Ben, Ellen and Jen get us up to date on where we find these teams as we head into the new season. Hear from Fran Kirby as she goes into her second season with Brighton and the ambitions of the club.

Who are the big transfers that could make the difference, how newly promoted London City Lionesses will fair and what teams might struggle. The team also run us through the manager merry-go-round with lots of change since last season.

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All of the reaction to a very busy transfer deadline day with the Monday Night Club team. BBC Sport’s Sami Mokbel joins Mark Chapman, Joe Hart, Chris Sutton and Rory Smith to unpick all of the big deals from the last day of the window. Chris and Joe disagree about how Isak conducted himself during the window, and they look at how he’ll fit in at Liverpool. They also give their thoughts on Sunday’s top of the table clash between Liv...

Isak & Wissa latest on deadline day and Liverpool beat Arsenal. Rick Edwards is joined by Clinton Morrison and The Telegraph’s Luke Edwards. Also hear from Dominik Szoboszlai on his free-kick, Graham Potter hitting back at the critics, Nuno Espírito Santo on his future with the Forest owner and Scott Parker as he’s fed up with VAR.

03:20 Alexander Isak latest going into deadline day, 05:30 Does Wissa need to move to Newcastle fi...

John Murray, Ian Dennis & Ali Bruce-Ball talk football, travel & language. They react to Thomas Tuchel’s England squad announcement and discuss Ruben Amorim’s position at Manchester United. Could another trip to Bodø be on the cards in the Champions League? Plus a tricky Clash of the Commentators AND Producer Clare joins the pod to take us behind the scenes on Saturday’s 5 Live Sport! As always, WhatsApp voicenotes to 08000...

Steve Crossman is joined by Julien Laurens, Guillem Balague and Mina Rzouki to reflect on the opening weekend of Serie A, as well as discussing Real Oviedo’s long-awaited return to La Liga.

Plus, is Trent in trouble at Madrid? And Olivier Giroud might not have ‘broken America’, but he’s still banging the goals in for Lille.

Topics: 02:42 - Guillem's lunch with Getafe manager José Bordalás 05:26 - Champions League draw - Kairat Almaty...

Aaron Paul, Jobi McAnuff & Tommy Smith talk EFL as Danny Ings joins Sheffield United. The gloves come off as they debate players for the 72+ Ultimate All-Time EFL XI. Tommy’s former clubs Stoke, Middlesbrough and Huddersfield are all flying. Jobi gives his best and worst moments of the week in 72PLUS 72MINUS. And remember to send your suggestions and messages to us on WhatsApp to 08000 289 369.

00:40 ‘Snakehips’ Jobi at the carn...

Pien Meulensteen presents reaction to Liverpool's dramatic win over Newcastle. Michael Brown, Sami Mokbel and Neil Atkinson join Pien after Liverpool make it two wins from two.

Arne Slot's side were seconds from taking just a point away from St. James' Park despite leading 2-0 and having a man advantage after Anthony Gordon's red card. But 16-year-old Rio Ngumoha came off the bench to spare Liverpool's blushes, and become the younge...

Tottenham coming up trumps, Dowman delights at Arsenal & everyone’s happy for Grealish. Mark Chapman is joined by The Observer football correspondent Rory Smith, Theo Walcott and Steph Houghton. Rob Green drops in to talk goalkeepers and defend James Trafford after his error. Also hear from Tottenham boss Thomas Frank and catch what former Arsenal academy coach Temisan Williams had to say about Max Dowman.

02:10 Positivity at To...

Jack Grealish stars at Everton’s new stadium & Tottenham beat Man City again. Rick Edwards is joined by former West Ham midfielder Nigel Reo-Coker and The Telegraph’s Luke Edwards. Also hear from Grealish and Nuno Espirito Santo after Nottingham Forest’s feisty draw at Crystal Palace. Plus the guys chat Arsenal, Man Utd and which manager you would have as your satnav voice.

03:25 Alexander Isak update, 06:10 Grealish stars at Ev...

Crystal Palace and England defender Marc Guehi in conversation with Kelly Somers.

Marc Guehi tells his story of becoming one of the most wanted defenders in English football. He talks about the people that have inspired him in his football journey so far and why he still lives at home with his family.

He reveals to Kelly what his ultimate career goal is and delves into what keeps him ticking as an elite level footballer, from readi...