Ben Haines, Ellen White and Jen Beattie react to the latest Lionesses squad announcement as captain Leah Williamson returns for the first time since Euro 2025. Emma Sanders sits down with England manager Sarina Wiegman and the team discuss managing minutes and whether it's time for England to have a recognised left-back with Poppy Pattinson's inclusion in the squad.With a month-long break from the WSL ahead of us, Ben, Ellen and Jen deep dive into how much Manchester City's domestic dominance could be down to the fact they are not in the Champions League this season.The team also look ahead to the second leg of the UWCL play-offs, the fifth round of the FA Cup and chaos ensues as we uncover what sports Jen and Ellen would want to take part in at the Winter Olympics!TIMECODES: 00:30 - What Winter Olympic sport would Ellen and Jen compete in? 06:20 - Lionesses squad announced as they begin their 2027 Women's World Cup qualifying campaign. 11:40 - Poppy Pattinson’s call up and the need for a recognised left-back. 14:35 - Em Sanders chats to England manager Sarina Wiegman. 20:15 - Managing player minutes this international break. 23:30 - Scotland name their squad for a Luxembourg double-header. 27:40 - How much has Man City’s season without Europe contributed to their WSL dominance? 38:50 - Brighton v Arsenal postponed due to a waterlogged pitch. 41:00 - Ellen on the month long break in the WSL and how that could impact teams. 46:10 - Look ahead to the Champions League play-off round second legs. 47:50 - FA Cup fifth round preview.

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