The England Pod

Ali, George and Dave sift through media reports around England's World Cup defeat & look ahead to the third-place play-off against France. Who Thomas Tuchel pick? Do Harry Kane and Jude Bellingham start to try and win the Golden Boot? Is it finally time for Kobbie Mainoo? -- Sign up to SBK here to get £60 in Free Bets when you sign up and place your first bet of £20: https://bit.ly/TheEnglandPodxSBK T&Cs apply. 18+. Please Gamble Responsibly. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Here's the pod post-mortem from England 1-2 Argentina, from Ali, George and Dave. Was it the substitutions? The tactical shift? Or were England simply beaten by Lionel Messi and the reigning world champions? -- Sign up to SBK here to get £60 in Free Bets when you sign up and place your first bet of £20: https://bit.ly/TheEnglandPodxSBK T&Cs apply. 18+. Please Gamble Responsibly. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

England are out the World Cup. George & Ali switch on the mics just after full-time to talk about England 1-2 Argentina. What the hell happened for England to lose from 1-0 up? -- Send the pod a voicenote: https://www.speakpipe.com/TheEnglandPod -- Sign up to SBK here to get £60 in Free Bets when you sign up and place your first bet of £20: https://bit.ly/TheEnglandPodxSBK T&Cs apply. 18+. Please Gamble Responsibly. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Ali and George look ahead to England's World Cup semi-final against Lionel Messi & Argentina. A football match rich in history and with a World Cup Final at stake. Who will Tuchel start at right-back? Will that impact the CBs? Should Rashford come back in? -- Come to the Semi Final Watch Party @ Electric Brixton: https://www.skiddle.com/whats-on/London/Electric-Brixton/England-Fanzone-Brixton-England-Semi-Final-money-back-guarante/42587684/?skcampaign=engpod -- Send the pod a voicenote: https://www.speakpipe.com/TheEnglandPod -- Sign up to SBK here to get £60 in Free Bets when you sign up and place your first bet of £20: https://bit.ly/TheEnglandPodxSBK T&Cs apply. 18+. Please Gamble Responsibly. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Ali , George and Dave take a calmer second look at England's victory over Norway. Was Thomas Tuchel right to criticise the performance? And was it right that Jude Bellingham was asked about it post-match? -- Come to the Semi Final Watch Party @ Electric Brixton: https://www.skiddle.com/whats-on/London/Electric-Brixton/England-Fanzone-Brixton-England-Semi-Final-money-back-guarante/42587684/?skcampaign=engpod -- Send the pod a voicenote: https://www.speakpipe.com/TheEnglandPod -- Sign up to SBK here to get £60 in Free Bets when you sign up and place your first bet of £20: https://bit.ly/TheEnglandPodxSBK T&Cs apply. 18+. Please Gamble Responsibly. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

England survive and progress to the World Cup Semi Final by beating Norway 2-1. Dave, Ali & George react. -- Come to the Semi Final Watch Party @ Electric Brixton: https://www.skiddle.com/whats-on/London/Electric-Brixton/England-Fanzone-Brixton-England-Semi-Final-money-back-guarante/42587684/?skcampaign=engpod -- Send the pod a voicenote: https://www.speakpipe.com/TheEnglandPod -- Sign up to SBK here to get £60 in Free Bets when you sign up and place your first bet of £20: https://bit.ly/TheEnglandPodxSBK T&Cs apply. 18+. Please Gamble Responsibly. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Ali, George and Dave look ahead to England's World Cup quarter-final against Erling Haaland's Norway. Who will Tuchel start at right-back now that Quansah is suspended? (for two games, it turns out) Is Reece James fit enough to start? Will it be Djed's turn? Or will he shift Konsa over and bring Stones, or even Dan Burn, in at centre-back? Will Bellingham, Rice, Guehi and O'Reilly being one yellow away from a suspension come into Tuchel's thinking? Let's send the Norwegians rowing off home in their tinpot little boats Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

George, Dave and Ali meet to bathe in the aftermath of England 3-2 Mexico. They talk national reaction, Dan Burn's head, Jordan Henderson's arm, and go through the whole game - mad spell by mad spell - in detail. We found a way. -- Send the pod a voicenote: https://www.speakpipe.com/TheEnglandPod -- Sign up to SBK here to get £60 in Free Bets when you sign up and place your first bet of £20: https://bit.ly/TheEnglandPodxSBK T&Cs apply. 18+. Please Gamble Responsibly. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Oh my God. In an absolutely ridiculous match, England win at the Azteca against Mexico. Jude Bellingham scored twice. There was a penalty apiece and a red card for Jarell Quansah. Just bonkers. We loved it. We hated it. How about you? Go well. -- Send the pod a voicenote: https://www.speakpipe.com/TheEnglandPod -- Sign up to SBK here to get £60 in Free Bets when you sign up and place your first bet of £20: https://bit.ly/TheEnglandPodxSBK T&Cs apply. 18+. Please Gamble Responsibly. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Dave and Ali look ahead to England's R16 game with Mexico, discussing altitude and attitude, the likely starting XI, and whether Declan Rice should play right back. -- Send the pod a voicenote: https://www.speakpipe.com/TheEnglandPod -- Sign up to SBK here to get £60 in Free Bets when you sign up and place your first bet of £20: https://bit.ly/TheEnglandPodxSBK T&Cs apply. 18+. Please Gamble Responsibly. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Ali & George meet to calmly (!) dissect England’s 2-1 win over DR Congo, with help from your post-match pipes. Was this just tournament football? Are England growing into it? Or are the same old concerns still hanging over Thomas Tuchel’s side? Monday morning's watch party has sold out, but please DM us on Instagram or tweet us if you'd like to be on the back up list! -- Send the pod a voicenote: https://www.speakpipe.com/TheEnglandPod -- Sign up to SBK here to get £60 in Free Bets when you sign up and place your first bet of £20: https://bit.ly/TheEnglandPodxSBK T&Cs apply. 18+. Please Gamble Responsibly. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Still alive. George, Dave and Ali record from the Bull & Egret after an England knockout win that felt like hell for well over an hour. -- Watch the Mexico game with us: https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/england-v-mexico-watch-party-hosted-by-the-england-pod-tickets-1992923899030?aff=oddtdtcreator -- Send the pod a voicenote: https://www.speakpipe.com/TheEnglandPod -- Sign up to SBK here to get £60 in Free Bets when you sign up and place your first bet of £20: https://bit.ly/TheEnglandPodxSBK T&Cs apply. 18+. Please Gamble Responsibly. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The lads look ahead to Wednesday's Round of 32 clash with DR Congo, discussing general feelings about the team, the likely starting XI, and the tactical questions Thomas Tuchel still has to answer. Plus: Bellingham's best position, the O'Reilly conundrum, whether John Stones should return, DR Congo scouting notes & predictions. -- Send the pod a voicenote: https://www.speakpipe.com/TheEnglandPod -- Sign up to SBK here to get £60 in Free Bets when you sign up and place your first bet of £20: https://bit.ly/TheEnglandPodxSBK T&Cs apply. 18+. Please Gamble Responsibly. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Ali, George and Social Charlie have flown back to Blighty so Dave continues TEP daily from the USA on his own. He listens to the latest batch of Speakpipes totally blind and then has a go at predicting the outcome of all of the round of 32 matches. -- Send the pod a voicenote: https://www.speakpipe.com/TheEnglandPod -- Sign up to SBK here to get £60 in Free Bets when you sign up and place your first bet of £20: https://bit.ly/TheEnglandPodxSBK T&Cs apply. 18+. Please Gamble Responsibly. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

George and Dave bring you the pod from the MetLife stadium after England's 2-0 win over Panama. It wasn't always pretty but another stirring performance from Jude Bellingham ensured we topped the group. -- Send the pod a voicenote: https://www.speakpipe.com/TheEnglandPod -- Sign up to SBK here to get £60 in Free Bets when you sign up and place your first bet of £20: https://bit.ly/TheEnglandPodxSBK T&Cs apply. 18+. Please Gamble Responsibly. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

George and Dave react to the news of Reece James being out for at least two games and also plot England's potential paths through the tournament now that the knockout stage is starting to take shape -- Send the pod a voicenote: https://www.speakpipe.com/TheEnglandPod -- Sign up to SBK here to get £60 in Free Bets when you sign up and place your first bet of £20: https://bit.ly/TheEnglandPodxSBK T&Cs apply. 18+. Please Gamble Responsibly. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Ali has departed back to the UK so George and Dave pick up the pieces and try to predict who Tuchel will start against Panama on Saturday Reece James is apparently feeling his hamstring, Declan Rice has been spotted limping, will those be the only changes or will Tuchel mix it up even further? -- Send the pod a voicenote: https://www.speakpipe.com/TheEnglandPod -- Sign up to SBK here to get £60 in Free Bets when you sign up and place your first bet of £20: https://bit.ly/TheEnglandPodxSBK T&Cs apply. 18+. Please Gamble Responsibly. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Dave, George and Ali litigate the 0-0 draw with Ghana - how bad was it, how worrying is it, and does the blame for a poor performance lie at the door of Tuchel & his selection, or the players on the pitch? -- Send the pod a voicenote: https://www.speakpipe.com/TheEnglandPod -- Sign up to SBK here to get £60 in Free Bets when you sign up and place your first bet of £20: https://bit.ly/TheEnglandPodxSBK T&Cs apply. 18+. Please Gamble Responsibly. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Ali and George react to a flat 0-0 draw with Ghana in Boston, a result that raises familiar questions about breaking down defensive opponents on the tournament stage. Why did England struggle to create chances? And should England be more concerned about what happened when Ghana broke forward? -- Send the pod a post match voicenote for tomorrow's deeper analysis: https://www.speakpipe.com/TheEnglandPod -- Sign up to SBK here to get £60 in Free Bets when you sign up and place your first bet of £20: https://bit.ly/TheEnglandPodxSBK T&Cs apply. 18+. Please Gamble Responsibly. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

George and Ali are in Boston ahead of England v Ghana. They discuss Tuchel's selection, what Ghana might throw at England, and why confidence among England fans is suddenly soaring. Plus: bold predictions & some bonkers speakpipes. -- Send the pod a voicenote: https://www.speakpipe.com/TheEnglandPod -- Sign up to SBK here to get £50 in Free Bets when you sign up and place your first bet of £20: https://bit.ly/TheEnglandPodxSBK England v Ghana bet builder: https://bit.ly/4afnj2Q T&Cs apply. 18+. Please Gamble Responsibly. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The lads discuss Thomas Tuchel's big selection decisions ahead of Ghana. The latest on Declan Rice, Bukayo Saka and Marcus Rashford and who could come into the side if changes are needed. Plus World Cup chat and a location for beers in Boston on Monday night. -- Send the pod a voicenote: https://www.speakpipe.com/TheEnglandPod -- Sign up to SBK here to get £50 in Free Bets when you sign up and place your first bet of £20: https://bit.ly/TheEnglandPodxSBK T&Cs apply. 18+. Please Gamble Responsibly. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

On a Brooklyn rooftop, Ali, George and Dave take a break from England's World Cup campaign to have a natter about various aspects of England history and being an England fan. What is England's greatest World Cup goal? Joe Cole against Sweden? Michael Owen against Argentina? Platt? Hurst? The lads make their cases. They discuss the retro-shirt dilemma, the England moments they'd change forever and memories that have shaped their relationship with England over the years. Plus: stories from the USA, plans for the knockout stages, and a look ahead to England's next game against Ghana. -- Send the pod a voicenote: https://www.speakpipe.com/TheEnglandPod -- Sign up to SBK here to get £50 in Free Bets when you sign up and place your first bet of £20: https://bit.ly/TheEnglandPodxSBK T&Cs apply. 18+. Please Gamble Responsibly. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

England's World Cup campaign could hardly have started better: four goals, a statement win over Croatia and a wave of optimism around Thomas Tuchel's team. But with the emotions settling, Ali and George put the performance under the microscope. How worried should England fans be about the two goals conceded? Did the defensive unit show genuine vulnerabilities? Is Jordan Pickford's performance a concern? -- Send the pod a voicenote: https://www.speakpipe.com/TheEnglandPod -- Sign up to SBK here to get £50 in Free Bets when you sign up and place your first bet of £20: https://bit.ly/TheEnglandPodxSBK T&Cs apply. 18+. Please Gamble Responsibly. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Ali, George and Dave reconvene for a calmer, deeper look at England's 4-2 win against Croatia in the World Cup opener. They discuss Thomas Tuchel's influence on and off the pitch, the second-half transformation, Harry Kane and Jude Bellingham's leadership, the impact of Elliott Anderson, and why England's attacking structure looks very different to recent tournament teams. Plus: Post Match Speakpipes, Wonderwall, rooftop celebrations, the defensive concerns that still need addressing, and whether England may have discovered a new tournament identity. -- Send the pod a voicenote to help us with the more sober debrief tomorrow: https://www.speakpipe.com/TheEnglandPod -- Sign up to SBK here to get £50 in Free Bets when you sign up and place your first bet of £20: https://bit.ly/TheEnglandPodxSBK T&Cs apply. 18+. Please Gamble Responsibly. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Ali and George react from Dallas after England's 4-2 win over Croatia: Harry Kane's brace, Jude Bellingham's performance, Elliott Anderson's outstanding display, and why England's pressing and attacking intent were as exciting as anything we've seen in years. It wasn't all good. Croatia scored twice and England looked wobbly defensively at times. But we're happy, and hope you are too. -- Send the pod a voicenote to help us with the more sober debrief tomorrow: https://www.speakpipe.com/TheEnglandPod -- Sign up to SBK here to get £50 in Free Bets when you sign up and place your first bet of £20: https://bit.ly/TheEnglandPodxSBK T&Cs apply. 18+. Please Gamble Responsibly. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Ali and George are in Dallas on the eve of England's opener against Croatia, reflecting on the excitement, nerves and optimism that come with the start of a World Cup. They discuss Thomas Tuchel's decision to call up Trevoh Chalobah, why England fans should keep their expectations in check for the opening game, and what Croatia's experienced side might bring to the contest. Plus: lessons from the tournament so far, why no team has looked unbeatable yet, France's statement win, the latest TEP World Cup Power Rankings, life on the road in America, and why Kansas City has unexpectedly stolen our hearts. See you on the other side. -- Send the pod a voicenote: https://www.speakpipe.com/TheEnglandPod -- Sign up to SBK here to get £50 in Free Bets when you sign up and place your first bet of £20: https://bit.ly/TheEnglandPodxSBK T&Cs apply. 18+. Please Gamble Responsibly. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Ali, George and Dave pick the XI they expect Thomas Tuchel to name against Croatia in Dallas, debating Bukayo Saka's fitness, Anthony Gordon versus Marcus Rashford, and whether Jude Bellingham has done enough to reclaim the number 10 role from Morgan Rogers. -- Send the pod a voicenote: https://www.speakpipe.com/TheEnglandPod -- Sign up to SBK here to get £50 in Free Bets when you sign up and place your first bet of £20: https://bit.ly/TheEnglandPodxSBK T&Cs apply. 18+. Please Gamble Responsibly. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Ali, George and Dave discuss the calm before England's World Cup storm, the latest whispers from camp, and whether Anthony Gordon is set to edge ahead of Marcus Rashford in Thomas Tuchel's thinking. Plus: would you rather see your club win its biggest trophy or England win the World Cup? There's also reaction to Scotland's win over Haiti, Australia's impressive start, Germany's seven-goal demolition of Curaçao, and the latest edition of the TEP World Cup Power Rankings. All that, plus travel chaos, Kansas City BBQ, and your SpeakPipe questions as England's World Cup opener edges closer. -- Send the pod a voicenote: https://www.speakpipe.com/TheEnglandPod -- Sign up to SBK here to get £50 in Free Bets when you sign up and place your first bet of £20: https://wlsmarkets.adsrv.eacdn.com/C.... T&Cs apply. 18+. Please Gamble Responsibly. Link to Ali’s Belgium vs Egypt bet builder: https://wlsmarkets.adsrv.eacdn.com/C.... Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Ali and George record from MetLife Stadium, in New Jersey reacting to the latest England news as Thomas Tuchel's World Cup preparations take a slightly bizarre turn, with stolen equipment, a stranded team chef and fresh clues about England's likely starting XI for the opener against Croatia. Is Marc Guéhi at risk of missing out? There's also discussion of Morocco 1-1 Brazil, USA's emphatic 4-1 win over Paraguay, Switzerland's draw with Qatar, updated World Cup power rankings and a look ahead to Netherlands vs Japan. Plus: New York karaoke, World Cup road-trip stories, birthday plans in Kansas City and another day on the ground following England across the USA. -- Send the pod a voicenote: https://www.speakpipe.com/TheEnglandPod -- Sign up to SBK here to get £50 in Free Bets when you sign up and place your first bet of £20: https://wlsmarkets.adsrv.eacdn.com/C.ashx?btag=a_5851b_775c_&affid=27342&siteid=5851&adid=775c=B20G50WORLDCUP&asclurl=https%3A%2F%2Fbetsbk.com%2Fsignup%3Freferral%3Dtrue%26promo%3DACXXRW0A4U T&Cs apply. 18+. Please Gamble Responsibly. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Dave, Ali & George record from New York City, discussing: England talking points, plus Canada 1-1 Bosnia, South Korea 2-1 Czechia, a preview of Brazil v Morocco and so much more. -- Send the pod a voicenote: https://www.speakpipe.com/TheEnglandPod -- England Pod Bet Builder for Brazil v Morocco: https://wlsmarkets.adsrv.eacdn.com/C.ashx?btag=a_5851b_775c_&affid=27342&siteid=5851&adid=775&c=&asclurl=https%3A%2F%2Fbetsbk.com%2F%3Fspl-action%3Dadd-to-betslip%26spl-cid%3D335997291%26spl-cid%3D335997305%26spl-cid%3D335997373%26spl-cid%3D403454166 Sign up to SBK here to get £50 in Free Bets when you sign up and place your first bet of £20: https://wlsmarkets.adsrv.eacdn.com/C.ashx?btag=a_5851b_775c_&affid=27342&siteid=5851&adid=775c=B20G50WORLDCUP&asclurl=https%3A%2F%2Fbetsbk.com%2Fsignup%3Freferral%3Dtrue%26promo%3DACXXRW0A4U T&Cs apply. 18+. Please Gamble Responsibly. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Ali and George record from New Jersey, discussing England's 3-0 win over Costa Rica and the biggest selection questions facing Thomas Tuchel. Plus: Mexico beat South Africa in the opening game of the tournament in the midst of three red cards, and we outline our plans for the next few weeks as we follow England's World Cup journey from the USA. -- England Pod Bet Builder for USA v Paraguay: https://wlsmarkets.adsrv.eacdn.com/C.ashx?btag=a_5851b_775c_&affid=27342&siteid=5851&adid=775&c=&asclurl=https%3A%2F%2Fbetsbk.com%2F%3Fspl-action%3Dadd-to-betslip%26spl-cid%3D402117803%26spl-cid%3D335996216 Sign up to SBK here to get £50 in Free Bets when you sign up and place your first bet of £20: https://wlsmarkets.adsrv.eacdn.com/C.ashx?btag=a_5851b_775c_&affid=27342&siteid=5851&adid=775c=B20G50WORLDCUP&asclurl=https%3A%2F%2Fbetsbk.com%2Fsignup%3Freferral%3Dtrue%26promo%3DACXXRW0A4U T&Cs apply. 18+. Please Gamble Responsibly. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

We're on our way. Ali Maxwell is joined by James Allcott for one big England-specific preview before the tournament begins. From Thomas Tuchel's impact and the emergence of Elliot Anderson & Nico O'Reilly and the growing sense that this England team might just have something special, the pair discuss all the reasons for optimism heading into the summer. But it wouldn't be England without a healthy dose of anxiety. They also open the Fear Amnesty Box: concerns about the heat, questions over England's defence, breaking down deep blocks, difficult knockout paths, and whether this team can finally overcome the psychological barriers that have tripped up previous generations. Plus: Croatia first up, Portugal or Argentina in the distance, Thomas Tuchel's leadership, Anthony Barry's influence, and why supporting England might be at its best when you're excited, fearful and hopeful all at once. Come on England. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Dave, Ali & George predict the World Cup knockout stage, ending with a final and a World Champions prediction. How will England get on after winning Group L? Worth listening to Parts One & Two first for the context around our knockout bracket. Get tickets for our World Cup Preview Live Show in Luton here: https://linktr.ee/Grosvenor_Casinos Check for FREE if you are due a refund in 60 seconds at https://refundclub.co.uk/england * *Refund Club is a trading style of Sandsford Law LTD. You can pursue a claim free of charge directly to your lender and then to the Financial Ombudsman Service. The FCA is likely introducing a free to use Consumer Redress Scheme; it estimates the average redress per agreement will be £829. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

England's final World Cup warm-up ends with a win, and perhaps most importantly: no injuries. Ali Maxwell and George Elek react to England's 1-0 victory over New Zealand in Florida, where Harry Kane's 79th England goal settled a game that saw Thomas Tuchel give minutes to two entirely different XIs across the two halves. They discuss the performances of Marcus Rashford, Djed Spence and Elliot Anderson, and a hugely encouraging senior debut for 17-year-old Rio Ngumoha. Plenty of questions still remain - but this game will have little impact on what happens in 10 days time, so let's not take it too seriously eh? Anyone for a hard tea? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

A sobering night for the Lionesses and it looks like England will have to go through a tricky play-off stage to qualify for World Cup 2027, following a humbling 0-4 defeat in Spain. Robyn Cowen & Kathryn Batte pick through it. They discuss whether Spain were too good for England and why Serena Wiegman's side struggled both in and out of possession. Plus: what now needs to happen against Ukraine — and in Iceland — to keep hopes of direct qualification alive. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Dave, Ali & George predict the WHOLE World Cup, group by group and all knockout games. In Part Two, we work backwards from Group F to Group A, including predictions for Germany, Netherlands, Sweden, USA, Mexico, Brazil, Canada, Morocco, Scotland, Turkey and many more. Worth listening to Part One first: https://open.spotify.com/episode/183BVWq7XljPLIsmvgJZDT?si=7dqaSOyRRTeIRFmyyo8qxw Get tickets for our World Cup Preview Live Shows in Luton here: https://linktr.ee/Grosvenor_Casinos Check for FREE if you are due a refund in 60 seconds at https://refundclub.co.uk/england * *Refund Club is a trading style of Sandsford Law LTD. You can pursue a claim free of charge directly to your lender and then to the Financial Ombudsman Service. The FCA is likely introducing a free to use Consumer Redress Scheme; it estimates the average redress per agreement will be £829. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Dave, Ali & George predict the WHOLE World Cup, group by group and all knockout games. In Part One, we work backwards from Group L (England's group) and also take in Group K, J, I, H, G - including tournament favourites Spain, France and other well-fancied sides Argentina and Portugal. Check for FREE if you are due a refund in 60 seconds at https://refundclub.co.uk/england * *Refund Club is a trading style of Sandsford Law LTD. You can pursue a claim free of charge directly to your lender and then to the Financial Ombudsman Service. The FCA is likely introducing a free to use Consumer Redress Scheme; it estimates the average redress per agreement will be £829. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Ali, George and special guest Nick Goff make betting picks ahead of the World Cup, starting with Outright and Golden Boot markets and expanding into a group of teams they want to get with and get against. -- Sign up to SBK here to get £50 in Free Bets when you sign up and place your first bet of £20: https://wlsmarkets.adsrv.eacdn.com/C.ashx?btag=a_5851b_775c_&affid=27342&siteid=5851&adid=775c=B20G50WORLDCUP&asclurl=https%3A%2F%2Fbetsbk.com%2Fsignup%3Freferral%3Dtrue%26promo%3DACXXRW0A4U T&Cs apply. 18+. Please Gamble Responsibly. England Pod World Cup specials, boosted by SBK: Senegal & Paraguay To Qualify: https://wlsmarkets.adsrv.eacdn.com/C.ashx?btag=a_5851b_775c_&affid=27342&siteid=5851&adid=775&c=&asclurl=https%3A%2F%2Fbetsbk.com%2F%3Fspl-action%3Dadd-to-betslip%26spl-cid%3D402382583 Ghana To Finish Bottom: https://wlsmarkets.adsrv.eacdn.com/C.ashx?btag=a_5851b_775c_&affid=27342&siteid=5851&adid=775&c=&asclurl=https%3A%2F%2Fbetsbk.com%2F%3Fspl-action%3Dadd-to-betslip%26spl-cid%3D402382781 Morocco, Ivory Coast, Uruguay & Senegal All To Qualify From Group Stage: https://wlsmarkets.adsrv.eacdn.com/C.ashx?btag=a_5851b_775c_&affid=27342&siteid=5851&adid=775&c=&asclurl=https%3A%2F%2Fbetsbk.com%2F%3Fspl-action%3Dadd-to-betslip%26spl-cid%3D402383033 Scotland Not To Qualify From Group Stage: https://wlsmarkets.adsrv.eacdn.com/C.ashx?btag=a_5851b_775c_&affid=27342&siteid=5851&adid=775&c=&asclurl=https%3A%2F%2Fbetsbk.com%2F%3Fspl-action%3Dadd-to-betslip%26spl-cid%3D402383577 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Spain again. The Lionesses head to Spain knowing a point would be enough to secure automatic qualification for the 2027 World Cup in Brazil. Standing in their way is the team they've become most familiar with over the last few years. Robyn Cowen is joined by Kathryn Batte - they discuss the fitness concerns around Lauren James and Lucy Bronze, whether Ella Toone is ready to start, the challenge facing Grace Clinton, and how Sarina Wiegman might approach the biggest game of the Lionesses' year so far. One point needed. Spain away. Here we go again. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Get 50% off tickets for our Live Shows in Sheffield, Reading and Luton for a limited time only here 👉 https://linktr.ee/Grosvenor_Casinos -- What does Thomas Tuchel actually want England to look like? Ali sits down with Dave to break down the tactical identity of Tuchel’s England after 12 games, 27 goals, and 15 months of experimentation. Why do England build so heavily down the right? We go through the patterns, the principles, the pressing, the set pieces and the biggest concerns. If England are going to score goals and do well at this World Cup, this is probably how they’ll do it. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Ali, George and Dave have crunched the numbers, made the spreadsheets, and have worked out the pathway to glory/despair. If England are going to win the World Cup this is who we'll play along the way, whether that be finishing 1st, 2nd or even 3rd in our group. (Spoiler alert: we really want to win the group this time) If that wasn't nerdy enough for you there's also an attempt to predict which players will be given which squad numbers by Tuchel for the tournament AND we've also got a quick chat with Emile Heskey ahead of our run of three live shows alongside the great man... Get 50% off tickets for our Live Shows in Sheffield, Reading and Luton for a limited time only here 👉 https://linktr.ee/Grosvenor_Casinos Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Get 50% off tickets for our Live Shows in Sheffield, Reading and Luton for a limited time only here 👉 https://linktr.ee/Grosvenor_Casinos Ali and Dave were at Wembley to hear Thomas Tuchel explain the thought process behind his 26-man World Cup squad. Why Toney? Why no Palmer? Why Madueke? Why no Maguire? Where's Wharton?! We deliver our view on the big calls and assess how we're feeling now the World Cup is finally upon us. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Thomas Tuchel will announce his 26-man squad for the World Cup on Friday morning but inevitably there have been leaks and it seems the big news is no place on the plane for Cole Palmer, Phil Foden, Harry Maguire or Adam Wharton, while it seems that Ivan Toney has made it George and Dave react to the early news of the squad before we attend Tuchel's press conference on Friday Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Ahead of Thomas Tuchel announcing his 26-man England squad this week, George and Dave reveal the players they would select if they were in the hot seat Ali also has a go predicting who he thinks will make the plane come what Friday Join us and Emile Heskey live in Sheffield, Reading and Luton ahead of the World Cup: ⁠https://linktr.ee/Grosvenor_Casinos Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

George and Dave are joined by BBC Radio 5 Live's John Murray to reflect and reminisce on the 2018 World Cup in Russia and how Gareth Southgate's side got everyone feeling good about England again. From Kane's last gasp winner against Tunisia, hitting Panama for six, the penalty shootout heroics against Colombia, slabhead vs Sweden, and that Trippier free-kick against Croatia, it was a summer full of iconic moments and what better way to get ourselves in the mood for the world cup than reliving it all with the man who called the action for the nation Join us and Emile Heskey live in Sheffield, Reading and Luton ahead of the World Cup: https://linktr.ee/Grosvenor_Casinos Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Five weeks to go until the World Cup, and two weeks before the squad sis selected. Ali, George and Dave discuss: Have Ben White and Myles Lewis-Skelly played themselves onto the plane in recent weeks with Arsenal? What would you ask Tuchel if you had one question and were guaranteed the truth? And how do you keen a group of young men entertained while in a camp setting for 8 weeks? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Ali, George and Dave tackle some tough questions: What would success look like at this World Cup? Would you feel more confident about the summer if Gareth Southgate was still manager than you actually do right now? Why is such a big discussion around Bellingham v Rogers in Tuchel's #10 position? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Is it a crisis? Ali, Dave and George meet to chat about injuries to England players, heat & fatigue at the World Cup, and discuss who is current top of the clamour list - HE HAS TO BE ON THE PLANE! Go well. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Dave and George gathered on Thursday night with a simple premise: Dave simulates the result of every game at the World Cup and George tells us what happened in them (just for England games, we're not mad) Listen and find out whether it's glory, heartbreak or a big load of nothing for Thomas Tuchel's lads across the pond Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Robyn Cowen and Kathryn Batt reflect on England's 1-0 win in their Women's World Cup qualifier against Iceland, which made it four wins from four in their group. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices