The England Pod
Episodes
England Booed Off in Japan Defeat, Tuchel’s Experiment Falls Flat
31 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
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 Geor...
Who starts vs Japan and does it even matter?
29 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
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 rig...
Tuchel’s World Cup auditions: England face Bielsa's Uruguay
25 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Ali, George and Dave preview England's game against Uruguay - a friendly with huge World Cup significance. The return of Ben White & Trent Alexand...
Trent & Watkins out: Tuchel tears up script with 35-man squad
20 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
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 re...
Trent? Mainoo? Dowman? Tuchel’s final World Cup audition
18 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Ali, George and Dave are back together ahead of Thomas Tuchel’s latest England squad announcement. With the World Cup fast approaching, this feels l...
Colombia, 2018: World Cup Memories with Henry Winter
16 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
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...
Brazil, 2002: World Cup Memories with Henry Winter
11 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Ali & George mine the World Cup memories of Henry Winter, award-winning sports journalist and someone that has covered England as closely as anyone fo...
Bronze, Stanway & Hampton shine as England start well in World Cup qualifying
08 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
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 asse...
Argentina, 1998: World Cup Memories with Henry Winter
03 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
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...
Who will Wiegman start vs Ukraine & Iceland? Plus Mary Earps’ Latest Interview
27 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Robyn Cowen & Kathryn Batte convene for a preview of the Lionesses' upcoming camp, including games against Ukraine and Iceland. There's a new left ba...
Tuchel until 2028, the mystery of England's left side & Manchester United's Maguire, Shaw, Mainoo & Mount in for March?
12 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Dave, George and Ali gather to discuss: - Thomas Tuchel's contract extension: does this make us feel safe or scared? - England's starting XI pressur...
Mane, Alleyne, Cresswell - Three England breakout stars of 2026
30 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
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 s...
England's World Cup Wildcards
22 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Ali, George and Dave get together to discuss a great phenomenon: the wildcard. Looking back at some famous wildcard selections from history, some th...
Hopes and fears for 2026, and reflecting on one year of Tuchel
02 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
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 ...
Selecting World Cup squads, six months out
23 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
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 Tu...
England fans are being priced out of the World Cup and it's a disgrace
12 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Dave and George gather to vent their frustrations at the predictably ludicrous ticket prices that have been announced for the England supporters club ...
Croatia, Panama, Ghana - underwhelming? tricky? bit of both?
08 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Ali, George and Dave react to England being drawn in World Cup Group L to face Croatia, Panama and Ghana in Dallas, Boston and New Jersey. Technicall...
Kendall impresses again as Lionesses round off 2025 with wins over China & Ghana
04 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
BBC commentator Robyn Cowen, the Telegraph's Kathryn Batte, and David Walker reflect on England's two friendlies which saw them beat China 8-0 and Gha...
England’s Dream & Nightmare World Cup Draw
03 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Ali, George and Dave preview Friday's 2026 World Cup draw. What are the easiest, hardest, most fun or most boring possible draws? Learn more about y...
Lionesses set to face China & Ghana, and Mary Earps fallout continues
27 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
BBC commentator Robyn Cowen, the Telegraph's Kathryn Batte, and David Walker look ahead to England's upcoming friendlies against China and Ghana - who...
England's record-breaking qualifying campaign ends with 2-0 win in Albania
17 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
George and Ali discuss Albania 0-2 England. Plenty of rotation and tactical experiment to discuss, as well as some more Jude Bellingham-themed headl...
Saka & Eze goals, Bellingham & Foden stake their claim, O'Reilly slots in nicely
13 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Ali, George and Dave are at Wembley reacting to England's 2-0 win over Serbia, in a game that saw a pair of lovely goals from Saka and Eze, Bellingham...
Bellingham & Foden are back, Welbeck misses out, Alex Scott gets first call up
07 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Fresh from being at Wembley for Thomas Tuchel's press conference, Ali and Dave react to the news of Alex Scott getting his first call up, Adam Wharton...
Should Danny Welbeck be called up? & U17 World Cup Preview
03 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Dave, Ali and George discuss whether Danny Welbeck should be included in Thomas Tuchel's England squad later this week. We then preview England's U...
Agyemang injury overshadows Lionesses break
29 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Kathryn Batte and Robyn Cowen reflect on England's win against Australia and defeat against Brazil, touching on: - Michelle Agyemang's injury - Lucy ...
Lionesses face Brazil and take first steps on road to World Cup
23 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
The BBC's Robyn Cowen is joined by the Telegraph's women's football reporter Kathryn Batte, and David Walker for a look ahead to the Lionesses games a...
England qualify for the World Cup after hammering Latvia
14 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Ali and Dave react to England's 5-0 win away in Latvia, a win that means Thomas Tuchel's side have officially sealed their place in next summer's worl...
England blitz Wales but Tuchel's unhappy with fans
09 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Ali, George and Dave reflect on England's 3-0 win over Wales at Wembley, a great follow up to the win in Serbia. We also react to Thomas Tuchel's stro...
Tuchel keeps it consistent and there's no space for Bellingham or Foden
03 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Fresh from speaking to Thomas Tuchel at Wembley, Ali and Dave react to the latest England squad for the games against Wales and Latvia. The big head...
Nwaneri the star for U21s, Dowman & Ngumoha on the rise, U17 Kavuma-McQueen looks electric!
24 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Ali Maxwell breaks down the results and key personnel from England's youth teams in the September international break: - 9W 1D 1L across five teams -...
Trent, Rogers and Rashford in danger? Picking Tuchel's World Cup squad nine months out
17 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
With just under nine months to go until the 2026 World Cup, Ali, George and Dave attempt to look into the future and second-guess the decisions Thomas...
That's more like it! England put five past Serbia in Belgrade
09 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Ali, George and Dave react to England's 5-0 win over Serbia in Belgrade, with positives everywhere you look and by far the most convincing performance...
Anderson the bright spark as England labour against Andorra
07 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Ali and George reflect on England's 2-0 win over Andorra at Villa Park, it was an all-too-familiar display but there was a big positive in the perform...
Trent out, no Grealish, Wharton in, first call ups for Anderson & Spence
29 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Fresh from speaking to Thomas Tuchel at Wembley, Ali and Dave react to the squad announcement for the upcoming games against Andorra and Serbia First...
Eze, Rashford, Trafford, Grealish, Guehi - the transfers that impact Tuchel's World Cup plans
22 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Ali, George, and Dave sit down for the first England pod of the 2025/26 season and have a look at the transfers involving Eberechi Eze, Marcus Rashfor...
What next for the Lionesses? Looking ahead to the 2027 World Cup in Brazil
08 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
BBC commentator Robyn Cowen, the Telegraph's Kathryn Batte and David Walker convene for one last time this summer now that we've had time to process t...
England go back-to-back and retain their Euros crown
28 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
The England Pod's David Walker and Ali Maxwell are joined by the Telegraph's Kathryn Batte to reflect and rejoice in the Lionesses winning the Euros i...
How do England beat Spain in the Euros final?
26 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
BBC commentator Robyn Cowen, the Telegraph's Kathryn Batte, and David Walker gather for one last preview pod ahead of the Euro 2025 final between Engl...
Agyemang and Kelly send England to another final
23 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
BBC commentator Robyn Cowen, the Telegraph's Kathryn Batte, and David Walker gather the morning after the night before which saw the Lionesses once ag...
Underdogs Italy stand between England and another final
21 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
BBC commentator Robyn Cowen, the Telegraph's Kathryn Batte, and David Walker look ahead to England's semi-final with Italy that will take place on Tue...
Proper England! Lionesses survive incredible quarter-final with Sweden
18 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
BBC commentator Robyn Cowen, the Telegraph's Kathryn Batte, and David Walker react to England's incredible comeback triumph over Sweden in an absolute...
Can England see off revenge seeking Sweden in the quarter-finals?
16 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
BBC commentator Robyn Cowen, the Telegraph's Kathryn Batte and David Walker preview England's quarter-final with Sweden. Alessia Russo's backheel in E...
England make light work of the Welsh and march into quarter-final with Sweden
14 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
BBC commentator Robyn Cowen, the Telegraph's Kathryn Batte, and David Walker reflect on England's 6-1 victory over Wales on Sunday night. A result whi...
Routine win or tricky encounter? England v Wales preview
12 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
BBC commentator Robyn Cowen, the Telegraph's Kathryn Batte and David Walker look ahead to England's final group game as they face Wales on Sunday in S...
England thrash the Dutch with Lauren James at the double
10 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
BBC commentator Robyn Cowen, the Telegraph's Kathryn Batte and David Walker reflect and rejoice over England's brilliant performance and win against t...
England must beat the Netherlands - will Wiegman stick or twist?
08 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
BBC commentator Robyn Cowen, the Telegraph's Kathryn Batte and David Walker look ahead to England's crunch game against the Netherlands on Wednesday. ...
England lose to France in Euros opener
06 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
BBC commentator Robyn Cowen, the Telegraph's Kathryn Batte and David Walker convene the morning after the night before to look at England's defeat to ...
England face France in tricky opener - will Lauren James start?
03 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
BBC Commentator Robyn Cowen, the Telegraph's Kathryn Batte and David Walker look ahead to England's opening game of Euro 2025 against France Will we ...
Euro 2025 Preview: Are the Lionesses good enough to win it again?
01 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
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England U21s win the Euros! Carsley's special sauce & a Jonathan Rowe winner
28 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
George Elek and Ali Maxwell hit record straight after full time to celebrate England Under 21s winning the Euros for the second time in a row with a 3...
U21s are in the Euros final! England and Ali Maxwell see off the Dutch again
25 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Lee Carsley's England Under 21s have reached the Euros final for the second tournament running after a brilliant performance and 2-1 win over the Neth...
U21s march into the Euros semi-final with 3-1 win against Spain
22 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Dave and George revel in a glorious result and performance from Lee Carsley's England U21s as they comfortably beat Spain 3-1 to secure a place in the...
Sleepy U21s caught napping but progress to face Spain in the quarters
19 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Dave and George catch up the morning after Lee Carsley's England Under 21s suffered a 2-1 defeat at the hands of Germany in their final group game A ...
U19s Euros Preview with Head Coach Will Antwi
13 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
England are at the Under 19 Euros in Romania and have a tough group with Netherlands, Germany and Norway. Ali chats to Head Coach Will Antwi about his...
U21s off and running at the Euros with 3-1 win vs Czechia
12 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
George and Ali savour an England win, 3-1 vs Czechia in their opening match of the U21 Euros as they look to defend their crown. Harvey Elliott, JON...
Lee Carsley's on the pod ahead of the U21 Euros
11 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
George and Dave spent the day at St George's Park ahead of the upcoming U21 Euros and had the pleasure of sitting down with head coach Lee Carsley to ...
Reacting to Tuchel's first defeat - England 1-3 Senegal
10 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Ali and Dave react to Thomas Tuchel's first defeat as England manager after the 3-1 loss to Senegal at the City Ground Business Savings Account wit...
England x Nottingham Forest Special with Daniel Storey
09 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
On Tuesday against Senegal, Nottingham Forest's City Ground will host England for the first time in 84 years, and in Morgan Gibbs-White, Forest have t...
England 1-0 Andorra Reaction - Why You Shouldn't Overreact!
07 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Ali and George break down England 1-0 win against Andorra, which some are calling England's "worst ever win". The performance of Thomas Tuchel's team ...
Millie Bright Withdraws & Fran Kirby retires! A win and a defeat in the Nations League & who makes the Euros squad?
04 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Robyn Cowen and the Telegraph's Kathryn Batte react to the news that Millie Bright has ruled herself out of the Euros squad, the day before the squad ...
U17s Euros Heartbreak & U19s Euros Ones to Watch
30 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Ali Maxwell is joined by Tom Curren and Jake Entwhistle of SCOUTED - the future of football, discovered. They discuss the U17s tough exit from the Eu...
Mary Earps retires from England duty just 36 days before the Euros
28 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Robyn Cowen, David Walker and the Telegraph's Kathryn Batte react to the surprising news that Mary Earps has announced her retirement from internation...
England Squad Reaction: Why Has Ivan Toney Been Recalled?
23 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Reacting to Thomas Tuchel's second England squad announcement, for games vs Andorra and Senegal in June. Ivan Toney is in the squad, and George and D...
Lionesses face Portugal and Spain six weeks out from the Euros
20 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Robyn Cowen is joined by David Walker and the Telegraph's Kathryn Batte to look ahead to the Lionesses taking on Portugal and Spain in the Nations Lea...
U17s Euros Preview with Head Coach Neil Ryan
15 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
The Under-17s Euros kick off next week and England are going there to win it. Ali and Dave are joined by Head Coach Neil Ryan to look at our chances...
England's worst ever friendly - humbled by the Aussies at Upton Park
07 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Ali, George and Dave travel back to 2003 for a look at England's 3-1 defeat to Australia at Upton Park, a match which is perhaps more famous for being...
Predicting Tuchel's England squad for Andorra & Senegal
02 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Ali, George and Dave pick the squad they think Tuchel will go with for the matches against Andorra and Senegal in June Players returning from injury ...
Tuchel's next squad: Trent, Saka, Watkins to return but who makes way?
29 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Ali, George and Dave take a look at some of the issues facing Tuchel as he begins to think about his squad for the June games against Andorra and Sene...
Capped: Dean Ashton on his England heartbreak and his redemption in Trinidad
24 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
On the second episode of our series 'Capped' we speak to former England and West Ham striker Dean Ashton about his solitary cap against Trinidad & Tob...
Capped: David Dunn on his England appearance v Portugal in 2002
18 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In the first of our new interview series "Capped", where we talk to players who played for England but perhaps not quite as many times as they'd hoped...
Lionesses' Belgium Rollercoaster: Agyemang wonder goal, issues at LB & England's kryptonite
09 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Robyn Cowen is joined by the Telegraph's Kathryn Batte to reflect on the Lionesses double-header against Belgium: a 5-0 win followed by a 2-3 defeat. ...
How confident should the Lionesses be ahead of the Euros?
02 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Robyn Cowen is joined by David Walker and the Telegraph's Kathryn Batte to take stock of where Sarina Wiegman's England find themselves with just thre...
Liam Delap, Iling-Junior & Egan-Riley chat England fandom, Ballon D'Or , England U21s
27 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
George grills Liam Delap, Sam Iling-Junior and CJ Egan-Riley about their England fandom, and Ali & George chat around some of the topics raised, inclu...
Allowing ourselves to get excited by Thomas Tuchel's England
25 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Ali and Dave react to England's 3-0 win over Latvia. A night where 'Reecey' James possibly confirmed his status as Thomas Tuchel's favourite player, M...
Lewis-Skelly gets Tuchel off and running, while Foden continues to dissapoint
21 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Thomas Tuchel has won his first game as England manager thanks to goals from debutant Myles Lewis-Skelly and Harry Kane. Ali, George and Dave are here...
Speaking to Dan Burn & touching on Tuchel's tactics - Ali at St George's Park
18 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Ali was on the ground for the England Pod at St George's Park where he posed a few questions to man of the moment Dan Burn, and he caught up with the ...
Tuchel's first squad: Henderson & Rashford in, but where are Gibbs-White & Wharton?
14 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Ali Maxwell & David Walker react to Thomas Tuchel's first England Squad announcement The shock inclusion of Jordan Henderson Marcus Rashford Hard ...
Picking Thomas Tuchel's first England squad
12 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Thomas Tuchel will name his first England squad later this week, so Ali, George and Dave have gone through every area of the team to assess the choice...
England's Thomas Tuchel Era - will it lead to World Cup glory?
10 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
It's a brave new era for the England men's senior team and it's a brave new era for the England Pod. Ali Maxwell, George Elek and David Walker are her...
The England Pod is back...
07 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
A show for England football fans, by England fans. Ali Maxwell, George Elek and David Walker have all travelled across continents to watch England pla...