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EPISODE · Jun 2, 2026 · 37 MIN

Takeover Tuesday with Wales head coach Rhian Wilkinson!

from BBC Women's Football Weekly · host BBC Radio 5 Live

Ellen White and Jen Beattie are in the driving seat for an international break takeover with Ben on England duty at St. George's Park!They look ahead to England's crucial World Cup qualifiers, with the Lionesses knowing that they can seal a place in Brazil next summer if they avoid defeat against Spain on Friday. Plus, they look ahead to Scotland's double-header against Israel, which will be played behind closed doors in Hungary.And fresh from signing a two-year contract extension, Wales head coach Rhian Wilkinson joins the pod. She talks to Ellen and Jen about the importance of family values within the Wales squad, the benefits of the longer international windows and celebrating the 150th anniversary of the FAW.Live commentary of Spain v England, live from Estadi Mallorca Son Moix, is on 5 Live and BBC Sounds on Friday 5th June, kick off is 8pm.TIMECODES: 00:10 - It’s takeover Tuesday with Ellen and Jen 00:50 - Ellen and Jen look ahead to Spain v England 06:50 - Preview of Scotland’s double header against Israel behind closed doors. 08:35 - Claire Emslie is back Scotland, five months on from giving birth. 16:35 - Wales head coach Rhian Wilkinson joins the pod.

Ellen White and Jen Beattie are in the driving seat for an international break takeover with Ben on England duty at St. George's Park!They look ahead to England's crucial World Cup qualifiers, with the Lionesses knowing that they can seal a place in Brazil next summer if they avoid defeat against Spain on Friday. Plus, they look ahead to Scotland's double-header against Israel, which will be played behind closed doors in Hungary.And fresh from signing a two-year contract extension, Wales head coach Rhian Wilkinson joins the pod. She talks to Ellen and Jen about the importance of family values within the Wales squad, the benefits of the longer international windows and celebrating the 150th anniversary of the FAW.Live commentary of Spain v England, live from Estadi Mallorca Son Moix, is on 5 Live and BBC Sounds on Friday 5th June, kick off is 8pm.TIMECODES: 00:10 - It’s takeover Tuesday with Ellen and Jen 00:50 - Ellen and Jen look ahead to Spain v England 06:50 - Preview of Scotland’s double header against Israel behind closed doors. 08:35 - Claire Emslie is back Scotland, five months on from giving birth. 16:35 - Wales head coach Rhian Wilkinson joins the pod.

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