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EPISODE · Mar 12, 2026 · 29 MIN

What Sets Lucy Bronze Apart? + Chelsea V Manchester United Preview

from Crossways - A Women’s Football Show With Steph Houghton and Ian Wright · host The Ringer

Ian Wright and Steph Houghton come together to discuss last week's Lionesses performances, in particular what makes Lucy Bronze such a special footballer, whether she can set the all-time caps record for England, and how she could achieve that. They then look forward to the weekend with some huge fixtures looming in the WSL and Subway League Cup. First, Liverpool hosts Leicester in what looks like the make or break match of Leicester's season—are they doomed if they fail to win? What are the wider worries for Leicester City Football Club? Then our hosts preview the League Cup Final, as Chelsea faces Manchester United for the first chance at silverware this season. Who needs this win more, and who are our hosts backing to lift the trophy on Sunday? Finally, some score predictions for this weekend's WSL matches—can Ian catch up to Steph? Play along at full-time-forecast.com in the Crossways league. (00:00) Welcome (02:12) England World Cup Qualifiers (02:55) Lucy Bronze Caps (08:08) League Cup Final: Chelsea v Man United (15:40) Relegation Playoff: Liverpool v Leicester (21:40) Predictions Hosts: Steph Houghton and Ian Wright Executive Producer: Roscoe Bowman Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Ian Wright and Steph Houghton come together to discuss last week's Lionesses performances, in particular what makes Lucy Bronze such a special footballer, whether she can set the all-time caps record for England, and how she could achieve that. They then look forward to the weekend with some huge fixtures looming in the WSL and Subway League Cup. First, Liverpool hosts Leicester in what looks like the make or break match of Leicester's season—are they doomed if they fail to win? What are the wider worries for Leicester City Football Club? Then our hosts preview the League Cup Final, as Chelsea faces Manchester United for the first chance at silverware this season. Who needs this win more, and who are our hosts backing to lift the trophy on Sunday? Finally, some score predictions for this weekend's WSL matches—can Ian catch up to Steph? Play along at full-time-forecast.com in the Crossways league. (00:00) Welcome (02:12) England World Cup Qualifiers (02:55) Lucy Bronze Caps (08:08) League Cup Final: Chelsea v Man United (15:40) Relegation Playoff: Liverpool v Leicester (21:40) Predictions Hosts: Steph Houghton and Ian Wright Executive Producer: Roscoe Bowman Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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