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The England Pod
by The England Pod
A show for England football fans, by England fans. Ali Maxwell, George Elek and David Walker have all travelled across continents to watch England play, and loved covering the team during Euro 2024. The England Pod believes that supporting England should be fun, and this show sets out to make it a reality for the millions of English football fans. Expect passion, humour, and plenty of debates about squad selection. The England Pod will cover the England Mens Senior Team, the Lionesses and the England Under-21s, with match recaps, tournament previews and balanced discussion of key issues. There will also be interviews, retrospectives, and more. If there are Three Lions on the shirt, we want to talk about it.
Episodes
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England 5-0 Greece | James, Russo & Stanway Run Riot
That’s more like it. England produced the statement performance they were looking for, beating Greece 5-0 at the King Power to complete an emphatic 8-1 aggregate victory and move one step closer to the World Cup. Robyn Cowen and Kathryn Batte react to a dominant Lionesses display led by an...
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England 3-1 Greece: World Cup in sight, but door left open
England are one step closer to the World Cup after a 3-1 win away to Greece - but the tie isn’t quite finished yet. Robyn Cowen is joined by Kathryn Batte in Crete to react to a dominant but slightly frustrating performance from Sarina Wiegman’s Lionesses. Georgia Stanway, Maya Le Tissier and...
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England Youth Update: Dowman, Mheuka, Lacey, Moore & more
Ali Maxwell rounds up a huge international break across England’s U21s, U20s, U19s, U18s and U17s, featuring some of the most exciting young players in English football. There’s a bit on Max Dowman, still playing well above his age group, and Tottenham wonderkid Luca Williams-Barnett, who looks...
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Effervescent England put three past Czechia and everyone has a nice time
England have rounded off the longest international break ever with a 3-0 win over Czechia, and George joins Dave who was at Wembley to have a nice time talking about another fun performance from Thomas Tuchel's Three Lions Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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Toone and Kelly left out as Lionesses face World Cup play-off
BBC commentator Robyn Cowen and the Telegraph's Kathryn Batte look ahead to the Lionesses World Cup play-off against Greece Sarina Wiegman surprised some by leaving out Ella Toone and Chloe Kelly, who admittedly have both been struggling to find their best for Man United and Arsenal at the start…
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Who starts vs Czechia (h)? Rotation or more of the same?
George and Ali preview the England v Croatia game at Wembley. Who will Thomas Tuchel pick? -- Sign up to SBK here to get £40 in Free Bets when you sign up and place your first bet of £10: https://bit.ly/4iH1wGn T&Cs apply. 18+. Please Gamble Responsibly. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit...
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England beat Croatia 7-0 - best performance since...?
England have just beaten Croatia 7 (SEVEN)-0 away from home. Ali Maxwell, George Elek and David Walker react to an extraordinary night as Thomas Tuchel’s England completely dismantle Croatia in an emphatic performances. All England. All the time. Go well. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit...
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Who starts vs Croatia?
George and Ali preview the Croatia v England game in Rijeka. Who will Thomas Tuchel pick? -- Sign up to SBK here to get £40 in Free Bets when you sign up and place your first bet of £10: https://bit.ly/4iH1wGn T&Cs apply. 18+. Please Gamble Responsibly. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit...
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England 2-0 Czechia reaction: Gordon & Kane win it for England
Ali and George react from Prague as England win 2-0 vs Czechia. Poor first half, decent second half. A debut for Alex Scott and some minutes for Rio Ngumoha. All England, All The Time. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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Czechia (a) preview - who should start?
George and Ali preview the Czechia v England game in Prague. Who will Tuchel select? How much rotation should there be? And what's our prediction? -- 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/4iH1wGn T&Cs apply. 18+. Please Gamble...
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England 2-3 Spain Reaction. Good performance, bad result?
Ali, Dave and George react from Wembley as England lose 2-3 to Spain in an eventful match with plenty of positives and negatives. A game in which Jude Bellingham, Elliot Anderson and Anthony Gordon all caught the eye, but so did Lamine Yamal and his pals. All England, All The Time. Learn more…
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England v Spain preview. Who starts against the World Champions?
Ali & George preview England v Spain at Wembley in the Nations League. Who will Tuchel select to start at right back and in midfield? How can England beat Spain? -- 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/4iH1wGn -- EXCLUSIVE...
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Inside England's World Cup: Jason Steele on Tuchel, Bellingham & Argentina Pain.
An England Pod exclusive with Brighton & Hove Albion and England goalkeeper Jason Steele. Jason chats with George and takes us inside England’s World Cup camp and shares his memories of some of the defining moments of England’s World Cup: the Croatia comeback, the extraordinary win in Mexico City...
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Squad reaction: Palmer & Trent back! Has Tuchel changed his mind?
Thomas Tuchel has named his first England squad since the World Cup and there are some big talking points. Ali and Dave react from Wembley to seven changes from the summer squad, including the returns of Cole Palmer and Trent Alexander-Arnold, plus opportunities for Alex Scott, Myles…
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Palmer Back? Mainoo In or Out? Predicting Tuchel's England Squad
Thomas Tuchel names his first England squad since the World Cup on Friday. Ali Maxwell, George Elek and David Walker predict the squad & run through the major questions facing Tuchel. The new England cycle starts here. All England. All the time. Go well. -- EXCLUSIVE NordVPN Deal...
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Getting Excited About England in 26/27
Welcome to The England Pod's Season Launch episode for 26/27. George, Ali and Dave meet to check in on World Cup scar tissue and look ahead to the double international break & England's return to Nations League action with a match vs Spain. How will Tuchel approach things, and can he win back...
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The England Squad's Crazy Summer of Transfers
Ten members of Thomas Tuchel’s World Cup squad have changed clubs this summer, led by two enormous moves: Elliot Anderson to Manchester City and Morgan Rogers to Chelsea for a combined fee of around £233m. Ali , George and Dave assess what those moves mean for England, as well as Anderson and...
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Ranking all 26 England players at the World Cup
Ali, George and Dave gather for one last reflection on the 2026 World Cup and try to decide whether each of the 26 players in the squad were either heroic, better than expected, as expected, disappointing, or in some cases unjudgeable They also reflect on the tournament as a whole beyond England...
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England & Tuchel World Cup Performance Review
Ali , George and David review England’s tournament from as many angles as possible. Were the performances ever good enough to win the World Cup? Did England rely too heavily on individual moments rather than functioning as an elite team? And how much blame should fall on the manager, the players...
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Further fallout & who starts vs France?! Does the game matter?
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…
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How Did England Throw That Away?
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…
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England lose to Argentina in World Cup Semi Final
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...
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England vs Argentina SF preview - who starts?
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 @...
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The truth about England 2-1 Norway & the Tuchel/Bellingham post match interviews
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:...
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England beat Norway 2-1 to reach World Cup Semi Final
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:...
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England vs Norway QF preview - who starts at right-back?
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...
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Was that England's best win since 1966?
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...
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England beat Mexico 3-2 at the Azteca!
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:...
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England vs Mexico R16 Preview - will Tuchel make changes?
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...
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Are Kane & Bellingham saving Tuchel?
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…
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England 2-1 DR Congo reaction
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…
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England vs DR Congo R32 Preview - who will Tuchel start?
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…
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Dave's solo speakpipe pod and predicting the round of 32
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:...
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Jude and Harry get the job done - England top the group
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...
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England's post-Panama pathway - Senegal, DR Congo, Columbia or Portugal?
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...
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Reecey and Rice injury doubts - who starts vs Panama?
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? --...
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Debating Tuchel's selection decisions
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...
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England 0-0 Ghana reaction - we were way too confident
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? --...
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We're WAY too confident about England
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:...
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Who starts against Ghana?
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:...
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What's the best England goal ever?
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...
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What still needs fixing for England's next game?
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…
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England's New Identity
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...
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England 4-2 Croatia - that was fun!
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...
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England's World Cup Begins vs Croatia
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…
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Bellingham In? Who Starts for England vs Croatia?
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:...
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Club Glory Or World Cup Win? Gordon to start over Rashford?
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...
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Stones & Konsa to start over Guehi? And a star is born at MetLife Stadium
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...
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Which England player is basically Jesus? Plus: South Korea win, Canada draw, Brazil v Morocco preview
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:...
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England 3-0 Costa Rica & The England Pod lands in the USA for World Cup kick-off
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...
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ABOUT THIS SHOW
A show for England football fans, by England fans. Ali Maxwell, George Elek and David Walker have all travelled across continents to watch England play, and loved covering the team during Euro 2024. The England Pod believes that supporting England should be fun, and this show sets out to make it a reality for the millions of English football fans.
Expect passion, humour, and plenty of debates about squad selection. The England Pod will cover the England Mens Senior Team, the Lionesses and the England Under-21s, with match recaps, tournament previews and balanced discussion of key issues. There will also be interviews, retrospectives, and more.
If there are Three Lions on the shirt, we want to talk about it.
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