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The England Pod

The England Pod

A show for England football fans, by England fans. Ali Maxwell, George Elek and David Walker have all travelled across continents to watch England play, and loved covering the team during Euro 2024. The England Pod believes that supporting England should be fun, and this show sets out to make it a reality for the millions of English football fans. Expect passion, humour, and plenty of debates about squad selection. The England Pod will cover the England Mens Senior Team, the Lionesses and the

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22:26

Russo & Hampton star as England edge past Iceland

The England Pod ·

2026/04/18

Robyn Cowen and Kathryn Batt reflect on England's 1-0 win in their Women's World Cup qualifier against Iceland, which made it four wins from four in their group.Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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24:43

Russo defies logic as England beat Spain

The England Pod ·

2026/04/16

Robyn and Kathryn delight in England's massive World Cup qualifier victory over Spain and Alessia Russo's latest moment of quality. Then they look ahead to Saturday's match against Iceland, with England looking to strengthen their position in the group.Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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29:01

England face Spain in crunch qualifier & who is Erica...

The England Pod ·

2026/04/11

BBC commentator Robyn Cowen, the Telegraph's women's football reporter Kathryn Batte and David Walker gather to look ahead to big world cup qualifiers for the Lionesses. They take on Spain at Wembley on Tuesday before heading to Iceland on Saturday, with the fitness of captain Leah Williamson and what the defence would look like without her among the main talking points ahead of the crunch ties.We also look at the surprise call-up of 17-year-old Erica Meg Parkinson who plays in Portugal and would

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26:01

Should we take Max Dowman to the World Cup?

The England Pod ·

2026/04/09

George and Ali sat down to talk about Max Dowman. George is somewhat starstruck after Dowman's performance vs Southampton in the Cup. Ali is being a bit of a bore and trying to put the brakes on the hype to some extent. Either way, it's a conversation worth listening to, let us know what you think. Ali also provides a youth team update from the March camp. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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32:09

England Booed Off in Japan Defeat, Tuchel’s...

The England Pod ·

2026/03/31

England lose 1-0 to Japan at Wembley to round off a strange, experimental camp. It was rubbish to watch. How much does it matter?Ali, Dave and George dig into a disjointed attacking setup, a tough night for Phil Foden and Cole Palmer, and what this means (if anything) for the World Cup pecking order under Thomas Tuchel. Plus: are we overreacting, underreacting, or just reacting to games that don’t really tell us much at all? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit

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44:46

Who starts vs Japan and does it even matter?

The England Pod ·

2026/03/29

Ali and Dave gather to reflect on the 48 hours of reaction since the Uruguay friendly and to look ahead to the Japan game on Tuesday Who gets the right wing spot now there's no Saka - Bowen or Palmer? Is this the most important game of Morgan Rogers' career so far? Is "mini Valverde" James Garner primed to start again in Rice's absence? Will Tuchel throw a curveball and play Ezri Konsa at right-back? And, if we're honest, how much does any of it actually matter when it comes to Tuchel's final

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47:43

Tuchel’s World Cup auditions: England face Bielsa's...

The England Pod ·

2026/03/25

Ali, George and Dave preview England's game against Uruguay - a friendly with huge World Cup significance.The return of Ben White & Trent Alexander-Arnold’s continued absence Tuchel’s strict positional thinking and why versatility might not matter Cole Palmer vs Phil Foden Predicted XI and the key battles all over the pitch New kit chat All England, all the time. Go well! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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35:21

Trent & Watkins out: Tuchel tears up script with...

The England Pod ·

2026/03/20

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 and Palmer The battle for “plane tickets to the US” All

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53:30

Trent? Mainoo? Dowman? Tuchel’s final World Cup audition

The England Pod ·

2026/03/18

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… and who might miss out The Bellingham vs Rogers debate at #10 Who is

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32:32

Colombia, 2018: World Cup Memories with Henry Winter

The England Pod ·

2026/03/16

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

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28:09

Brazil, 2002: World Cup Memories with Henry Winter

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2026/03/11

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

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23:44

Bronze, Stanway & Hampton shine as England start well...

The England Pod ·

2026/03/08

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 podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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28:50

Argentina, 1998: World Cup Memories with Henry Winter

The England Pod ·

2026/03/03

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/1ZJ8EwS7dTRciweYUAJhLQ?si=1ea9f01b0a6040f1 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit

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21:57

Who will Wiegman start vs Ukraine & Iceland? Plus...

The England Pod ·

2026/02/27

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 choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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50:15

Tuchel until 2028, the mystery of England's left side...

The England Pod ·

2026/02/12

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/adchoices

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42:51

Mane, Alleyne, Cresswell - Three England breakout...

The England Pod ·

2026/01/30

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 ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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41:53

England's World Cup Wildcards

The England Pod ·

2026/01/22

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 picks and how it'll come to pass. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit

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28:51

Hopes and fears for 2026, and reflecting on one year...

The England Pod ·

2026/01/02

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

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42:51

Selecting our World Cup squads, six months out

The England Pod ·

2025/12/23

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 thoughts in the comments. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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30:30

England fans are being priced out of the World Cup...

The England Pod ·

2025/12/12

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, Boston and New Jersey in June? And what, if anything, can be done about it? Learn more about your ad

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