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July 17, 2025 30 mins

Katie Smith is joined by Vicki Sparks, former England goalkeeper Karen Bardsley, and former England captain Steph Houghton to reflect on the Lionesses’ dramatic victory over Sweden in the Women’s Euros. Hear all the reaction straight from the moment England win on penalties to progress to the semi-finals. The team discuss England’s awful first half, the super subs who changed the game, and THAT penalty shootout. England manager Sar...

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Katie Smith is joined by commentator Vicki Sparks, former England goalkeeper Karen Bardsley and the Telegraph's Luke Edwards to preview England's quarter-final against Sweden in Zurich.

England manager Sarina Wiegman tells us about the mood in camp following Saturday's huge win against Wales, while Lucy Bronze discusses whether England will change their approach now they've reached the knockout stage.

And we find out about Sweden's '...

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John Murray & Ali Bruce-Ball are joined by golf correspondent Iain Carter to talk about what it’s like commentating at The Open. What does ‘wearing the armband’ mean? Ali reveals the worst moment of his broadcasting career. Iain tells us his tip to be crowned Champion Golfer. All that plus more malapropisms, glossary suggestions, and Clash of the Commentators becomes Clash of the Correspondents!

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Maisie Adam is joined by her Big Kick Energy co-host comedian Suzi Ruffell in St Gallen outside the cathedral, the night after England Wales. It’s the ultimate podcast crossover!

Suzi and Maisie were in the stands for England against Wales, a first major tournament experience for Suzi. Suzi and Maisie talk a very hot bendy bus journey, the Wales national anthem and chicken nuggets and chips as they watched a ruthless Lionesses make...

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Mark Chapman is joined by Nedum Onuoha, Nikita Parris and Izzy Christiansen to reflect on England progressing to the Women’s Euros quarter-finals.

The team give their thoughts on the tournament so far, the state of England ahead of their quarter-final against Sweden, and former international Katie Sherwood joins the pod to discuss Wales’ campaign. Having won all three of their group games, are Norway the dark horses of the tournamen...

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Katie Smith has reaction to England 6-1 Wales at UEFA Women’s EURO 2025. She’s joined by Karen Bardsley, Danny Gabbidon and Vicki Sparks. Also hear from Sarina Wiegman, Rhian Wilkinson, Beth Mead and Alessia Russo.

02:40 Did we overcook the rivalry? 04:00 Could be Jess Fishlock’s last game, 05:25 Proper team performance from England? 08:25 Beth Mead INTERVIEW, 11:45 Sarina Wiegman INTERVIEW, 15:25 What did we learn from England? 19:...

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Katie Smith looks ahead to England vs Wales at UEFA Women’s EURO 2025.

She’s joined by Steph Houghton, Nedum Onuoha, Vicki Sparks and Danny Gabbidon.

Also hear from Grace Clinton, Ella Toone, Sarina Wiegman, Angharad James and Hannah Cain.

Timecodes 03:05 All to play for for England & Wales 04:35 Excited for Spain-Switzerland QF 09:35 Wiegman gets tactical tweaks right 13:00 Which England is the real England? 17:35 Grace Clinton ...

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Ben Haines, Ellen White and Jen Beattie talk Group B as Spain finish top with Italy second and both making it through to the quarter-finals. Ellen and Jen reflect on England so far and what they will come up against when they face Wales on Sunday in St Gallen.

The team chat who is standing out as favourites so far, plus the significance of hosts Switzerland making it out of the groups for the first time in their history. Hear from ...

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Maisie Adam is back talking all things Euros as England and Wales prepare for their last group match against each other! Jill Scott drops by to personally deliver a coffee to Maisie and also reflects on that huge Lioness win against the Netherlands.

Super fans Beth, Chelsea and Ash talk all things Wales, what that Jess Fishlock goal meant and the return of Sophie Ingle!

Timecodes: 01:00 Supporting Wales & England… 03:30 Jill Sc...

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Katie Smith presents reaction as a Lauren James brace helps the Lionesses record their first win of UEFA Women's Euro 2025. She's joined by Vicki Sparks, Nikita Parris and Karen Bardsley as England defeat the Netherlands 4-0 in Zurich. Also hear interviews with Sarina Wiegman, Jess Carter and Ella Toone.

Meanwhile, Eilidh Barbour and Danny Gabbidon react after Wales create history by scoring their first ever goal at an internationa...

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Katie Smith presents a preview of England & Wales' crunch games at Euro 2025. Hear from England pair Sarina Wiegman and Alessia Russo, as well as Wales manager Rhian Wilkinson.

Ellen White and Steph Houghton join Katie as England prepare for a must-win game against The Netherlands after opening day defeat against France. Lionesses boss Wiegman insists England are up for the fight, while Russo assesses her chemistry with England'...

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Katie Smith speaks to Hannah Hampton ahead of England’s second match of Euro 2025. Hear what she made of her first match in a major tournament, and her outlook on England’s future in the competition ahead of Netherlands on Wednesday. Former England goalkeeper Karen Bardsley joins Katie as they assess England’s chances of success against Netherlands. Plus, hear from Georgia Stanway on her thoughts about how the camp reacted to Satur...

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Ben Haines, England women’s record goal scorer Ellen White and The Guardian’s Tom Garry dissect where it went wrong for England against France. Ellen shares her insight into how England and Sarina will respond to the defeat and what needs to be different against Netherlands, which has become a must win game.

Tom talks selection and who struggled against France but also how the Lionesses have been able to bounce back from defeats in...

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Katie Smith has reaction to defeats for England and Wales at UEFA Women’s EURO 2025. She’s joined by Izzy Christiansen, Nedum Onuoha, Julien Laurens and Vicki Sparks as England are beaten by France. Hear interviews with Sarina Wiegman, Alessia Russo and Alex Greenwood. Plus Eilidh Barbour and Danny Gabbidon round up Wales’ defeat to Netherlands and hear from Rhian Wilkinson.

02:45 Alex Greenwood INTERVIEW, 05:55 Alessia Russo INTERV...

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Sarina Wiegman and Leah Williamson speak to Izzy Christiansen and Vicki Sparks ahead of the Lionesses opening match at the Euro 2025 in Switzerland. Katie Smith and the panel discuss England's build-up to the tournament, the form of their opponents France and the strength of Group D. Plus, we hear from Wales manager Rhian Wilkinson, captain Angharad James and our team of Eilidh Barbour and Danny Gabbidon ahead of Wales against the ...

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Maisie Adam is in Zurich’s fan zone chatting to England fans ahead of the Lionesses first Euros match against France! Super fans Esme, Keira and Phoebe tell Maisie all about their travels around Switzerland, how they’re feeling ahead of France and the chocolate train trip they’ve booked.

Esme is also a volunteer with ‘Free Lionesses’ which brings England fans together and gives advice for travelling fans.

Maisie is also well on her...

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July 3, 2025 42 mins

Ben Haines and Ian Dennis remember Liverpool forward Diogo Jota who has died alongside his brother Andre Silva, in a car crash in Spain. Jota had recently undergone surgery and was driving from Porto to Santander to catch a ferry to England for pre-season training.

John Gibbons from the Anfield Wrap shares his memories and what Jota meant to the football club. Jota is also remembered by Wolves fan Fin Morris where the Portuguese in...

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Katie Smith is joined by our commentary team of Izzy Christiansen and Vicki Sparks in Basel to reflect on Norway's 2-1 win against hosts Switzerland. Former England captain Steph Houghton is on the pod too as the panel react to Chloe Kelly's reunion with Arsenal ahead of England's tournament opener on Saturday. And finally, Danny Gabbidon and Eilidh Barbour are here to preview tomorrow's match between Spain and Portugal.

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Ali Bruce-Ball is joined by Conor McNamara & Vicki Sparks ahead of UEFA Women’s EURO 2025. Hear from England striker Alessia Russo, catch Vicki’s Toblerone tales from Basel and will the ‘false one’ get in to the Great Glossary of Football Commentary. Plus reaction to Manchester City crashing out of the FIFA Club World Cup, and will Clash of the Commentators champion Ali Bruce-Ball be beaten?

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Ben Haines is joined by Ellen White and Jen Beattie ahead of UEFA Women’s EURO 2025. They reflect on the key talking points from England’s 7-0 friendly win over Jamaica. How much does that result mean? What about the Toone/James selection headache? And who will be the players to watch at the tournament in Switzerland?

03:15 How much can you read into the Jamaica game? 06:45 When do the players know they are starting? 10:00 Toone tur...

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