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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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Ep 407: The Lionesses return to World Cup qualifying action, facing Spain at Wembley and Iceland away in their 500th 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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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Ep 402: Once again it’s time to take a look at which England players moved in January, I give my take on all this World Cup boycott talk and I preview the Nations League draw.

Running time 35:00

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Ep 401: I chat with Watford and England fan Rio Woolf (@Rio_Woolf) who also plays amputee footballer for Chelsea. I also pay my tributes to former Three Lions Colin McDonald and Martin Chivers who both recently passed.

Running time 41:53

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Ep 400: Finally, the episode where I get together fans of all three of our 2026 World Cup group opponents. Delighted to be joined by Lovre (@croatian_footy) from Croatia, Habib (@habibmohammed09) from Ghana & Mani (@Nomad_AeE) from Panama. They tell us their thoughts of playing England in the World Cup later this year, and who the players to look out for could be.

Running time 1:07:31

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Ep 399: Happy New Year to you all. The podcast returns, and once again we’re discussing FIFA and the 2026 World Cup. I’m delighted to be joined by Thomas Concannon from the FSA (@WeAreTheFSA) who tells us what they have been doing and will continue to do, on behalf of the fans.

Running time 35:55

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Ep 398: The 2026 World Cup ticketing fallout continues. Is it just England fans who are feeling hard done by? I get the thoughts of fans of other competing nations. FIFA have the nerve to thank and call those who bought tickets ‘true fans’ & still there is no word from our FA, or our supporters club.

Running time 25:23

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Ep 397: First there was the draw, now we have the prices, I also have the American view too, delighted to welcome back Gaurav Singhvi to the show to tell us how it’s going down in the US, he also has some hints and tips too to keep those costs down.

Running time 58:28

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Ep 396: The World Cup draw for 2026 has been made, join me as I give you my take on it, the show, Infantino, Trump, and our opponents too.

Running time 24:18

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Ep 395: Thomas Tuchel is 10 games in as England manager and just under a year in the job. What do you make of him now? Is it job half done, does he still need to win the World Cup to convince you he is the right man for the job. I’m joined by friends of the show to express their thoughts on TT.

Running time 50:40

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Ep 394: The Lionesses are back for their final 2 games of 2025, it’s the final games of the Homecoming series, it’s China at Wembley and Ghana at Southampton, I take a look at the squad and once again joined by Zoe from the Lionesses Den.

*Apologies it's a little later in being released than usual ahead of the games.

Running time 50:40

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Ep 393: It’s time to take a look at how our Young Lions have been progressing recently, the U17’s over in Qatar, the U19’s in Euro 2026 qualification and the U21’s in 2027 Euro qualification, plus if you’ve not heard the pod win silver in the Football Content Awards.

Running time 16:41

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Ep 392: That’s it, a full house, 8 out of 8, confirmed by two 2-0 England wins over Serbia and Albania. Join me as I take you from Wembley to Tirana via Mount Gamti and Lake Bovilla.

Running time 34:53 

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Ep 391: It’s the last international window of 2025, England have already qualified for the 2026 World Cup, but we still need to play Serbia and home and Albania away. I’m joined by Filip from Belgrade and Alden (@TheAlboBoy) tells us about Albania.

Running time 56:07

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Ep 390: I chat with Joey D’Urso (X @josephmdurso) about his book ‘More than a shirt’, we cover England shirts and some more random ones, I also touch on how our Young Lions are faring over in Qatar in the U17 World Cup.

Running time 33:44

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Ep 389: Another FIFA tournament in Qatar. It’s time for the U17 World Cup, I take a look at the tournament as it comes around for the 20th time, can our Young Lions win it like we did in 2017? I also pay tribute to Mick McNeil who passed away recently.

Running time 14:53

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Ep 388: Our European Champions return with two fixtures, Brazil in Manchester and Australia in Derby in 2 friendlies. I take a look at the squad, touch on Millie Bright’s retirement and hook up with Zoe Bleach, Lionesses fan and ‘proprietor’ of The Lionesses Den pub.

Running time 40:46

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Ep 387: 2 wins, qualification for next year’s World Cup, everything’s rosy, isn’t it? Mainly yes, but there’s a couple of things that niggle. I’m joined by CJ Joiner to take a look back over the victories against Wales and Latvia. 

Running time 50:42

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Ep 386: The World Nations Cup 2025 for Walking football is being held in Spain, and once again England are taking a large squad across many age groups in search of more silverware. I’m joined once again by Stuart Langworthy from the Walking Football Association to tell us more about it.

Running time 24:19

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Ep 385: England are back in action this October, Wales at Wembley in a friendly, then on to Latvia for more World Cup qualification action. Get the squad news, and a guide to Riga from Frank Murr from the Baltic Football Podcast, what more could you want? Oh, a Welsh perspective….. sorry….

Running time 42:43

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Ep 384: England’s youngest player, an honour only bestowed on a select few, but could it soon be broken? The saying is ‘If you’re good enough, your old enough’. Who could be the next youngster to take Theo Walcotts record?

Running time 32:20

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Ep 383: 2003, Turkey away in Istanbul, qualification for Euro 2004 is at stake. We all wanted to be there, but the FA said No. This is the story of how John ‘Walshy’ Walsh slipped through the net to be one of only a few there. Plus I have some exciting news about the Football Content Awards.

Running time 44:25

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Ep 382: The transfer window has shut, players all across the Premier League and Europe now have new homes, but which English players have moved on, and for the better? I’m joined by Charlie Tidswell (@Chaztiddy08) from the Gate 102 Podcast (@Gate102Pod) to run through them all.

Running time 48:27

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