Ben Haines, Ellen White and Jen Beattie discuss the fallout around former England goalkeeper Mary Earps' book as extracts have already been released. Ellen talks about life as a Lionesses and the relationships between players and managers and what that’s like in elite football. Jen shares how it felt being dropped to the bench at Arsenal and how she responded to the disappointment. Huge match in the WSL this weekend as Arsenal need to keep the pressure on unbeaten Chelsea. The team talk ACLs with the news that break out England star Michelle Agyemang ruptured her ACL during the international break. Plus the 2027 World Cup qualifying draw has been made and it’s England and Spain, again! Ellen and Jen also give their thoughts on the Fifpro World XI.Live commentary of Arsenal v Chelsea on 5 sports Extra and BBC Sounds on Saturday 8th November, kick off is at 12:00.Timecodes: 03:30 Ellen on Lionesses 13:05 Growth of women’s game 16:40 GK union dynamic 20:00 Dealing with managers decisions 28:40 Michelle Agyemang & ACLs 35:30 Arsenal v Chelsea 39:30 World Cup qualifying draw 41:00 Fifpro World XI

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