The Athletic FC Podcast

ENGLAND REACH EURO 2020 FINAL

<p>Dan Bardell reflects on England reaching the final of a major tournament for the first time since 1966. Alongside Dan - Flo Lloyd Hughes and The Athletic’s Carl Anka who were both at Wembley last night.</p><p> </p><hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>

EURO 2020: England v Denmark Preview

<p>Dan Bardell is joined by Flo Lloyd Hughes &amp; The Athletic's Jack Pitt-Brooke to preview England's semi final against Denmark.</p><p>Dan is also joined by for Denmark international Martin Laursen who explains the way the Danes will approach the game at Wembley and how his national side have gone some way in bringing the nation together.</p><p> </p><hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>

Mailbag: Should England make changes for semi-final?

<p>Host Dan Bardell is joined by Lynsey Hooper, David Ornstein &amp; Carl Anka to answer questions from listeners looking ahead to England's semi-final at EURO 2020.</p><p>Should Gareth Southgate make changes? Is reaching a semi-final a success and a progression or is winning the trophy the only acceptable outcome for England from here?</p><p> </p><hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>

REACTION: Ukraine Dispatched

<p>Dan Bardell hosts a celebratory look back at a magnificent night in Rome with Flo Lloyd-Hughes, Oli Kay, and The Athletic's England Correspondent Jack Pitt-Brooke.</p><p>England scored early against Ukraine before dominating first half possession and territory, following that with a flurry of goals just after the break.</p><p>Just two Wembley wins stand between Southgate's men and victory in Euro 2020; we look at some of the key players in the drama that unfolded on Saturday night and savour the wealth of options going into the final week of the tournament.</p><p> </p><hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>

EURO 2020: England v Ukraine Preview

<p>Host Mark Chapman is joined by Flo Lloyd Hughes plus The Athletic's Jack Pitt-Brooke &amp; Adam Crafton to preview England's EURO 2020 quarter-final..</p><p>The Athletic's Jordan Campbell pops by to give his assessment the England's opponents - Ukraine - who he saw defeat Sweden in the last round.</p><p> </p><hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>

EURO 2020 Mailbag: How England did it & what next?

<p>Dan Bardell is joined by The Athletic's David Ornstein &amp; Jack Pitt-Brooke to share their insight and answer listener questions on how England beat Germany, why victory was vindication for Gareth Southgate as a coach and what we can expect next.</p><p> </p><hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>

REACTION: England Knock Germany Out!!!

<p>Dan Bardell is joined by The Athletic's Carl Anka and pro-goalkeeper turned pundit David Preece to relive the nerves, the excitement, and the jubilation of England's 2-0 win against Germany in the last 16 round of Euro 2020.</p><p> </p><hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>

Preview - England v Germany - EURO 2020

<p>Mark Chapman is joined by Flo Lloyd Hughes, Dan Bardell &amp; The Athletic's Jack Pitt-Brooke &amp; Raphael Honigstein to preview England's last sixteen tie against Germany at EURO 2020.</p><p> </p><hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>

Inside The England Camp

<p>A big, big week ahead as England face Germany in the last 16 of EURO 2020 at Wembley on Tuesday and on today’s pod, host Dan Bardell is joined by The Athletic's Oli Kay, Jack Pitt-Brooke &amp; Dan Sheldon to take you inside the training base Gareth’s Southgate's team are using to prepare for their last 16 tie.</p><p> </p><hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>

England & Penalties

<p>Mark Chapman is joined by David Preece coach and former professional goalkeeper turned journalist, The Athletic’s Jack Pitt-Brooke and also Ben Lyttleton, author of “Twelve Yards”, the definitive study of the “art and psychology of the perfect penalty kick, to explore the analytics, psychology, triumphs and tragedies of England and penalty shootouts at major tournaments.</p><p> </p><hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>

REACTION: England Beat Czechs, Top Group D

<p>Dan Bardell reunites the Sunday night England Show podcast team of Flo Lloyd-Hughes and Carl Anka to review another 1-0 win for England.</p><br><p>Gareth Southgate's side finished top of Group D with seven points and three clean sheets. Jordan Henderson and Harry Maguire got valuable match minutes, and surprise starter Bukayo Saka gave an excellent performance.</p><br><p>Yet, there were still moans. It wasn't the most eventful second half, and Harry Kane looked a little sluggish again. So, have we got what it takes to beat France, Germany, or Portugal?</p><p> </p><hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>

England v Czech Republic Preview

<p>Mark Chapman is joined by David Preece, Lynsey Hooper &amp; The Athletic's Jack Pitt-Brooke to look ahead to England's final group game of EURO 2020 against the Czech Republic.</p><p>The Athletic’s data analyst Mark Carey breaks down exactly how and why Harry Kane is struggling with England with some of the numbers he dug up in his piece on The Athletic with Alan Shearer.</p><p>We also get the lowdown on England's opponents from Karel Häring a Czech journalist &amp; editor of Football Club Magazine.</p><p> </p><hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>

REACTION: disappointing Wembley draw

<p>Host Dan Bardell is joined by David Preece &amp; The Athletic's Jack Pitt Brooke to discuss a disappointing draw for England against Scotland at EURO 2020 and give their views on what Gareth Southgate should do next with the team for the final group game against the Czech Republic</p><p>What went wrong? Why was there no impact from Harry Kane &amp; is it time start Jack Grealish?</p><p> </p><hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>

England v Scotland Preview

<p>Mark Chapman is joined by Lynsey Hooper &amp; The Athletic's David Ornstein &amp; Jack Pitt-Brooke to look ahead to England v Scotland at Euro 2020.</p><p>The panel discuss the possibility of Harry Maguire returning from injury and Jack outlines his article on The Athletic about the relationship between Raheem Sterling &amp; Gareth Southgate.</p><p>The Athletic's Football Analytics writer Tom Worville drops in to look at the numbers to look out for from both sides &amp; Dan Bardell &amp; The Athletic's Gregg Evans share what they know about the fitness of Jack Grealish.</p><p> </p><hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>

How Scotland can bounce back against England

<p>Host Dan Bardell is joined by The Athletic's Dominic Fifiled, Jordan Campbell &amp; Kieran Devlin to look at the tactical &amp; personnel changes Scotland could make when they face England at Wembley on Friday at EURO 2020.</p><p>The panel also discuss what the game means to both nations on and off the field from a cultural and political point of view.</p><p> </p><hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>

Dean Henderson Ruled Out and Your Questions Answered

<p>Dan Bardell hosts the latest edition of The Athletic's England Show with our panel of Jack Pitt-Brooke, Flo Lloyd-Hughes, and David Preece answering questions from subscribers.</p><p>We'll give you our educated opinions on whether Harry Kane was off-colour in the Croatia game, whether Gareth Southgate will rotate his line-up for any of the remaining group games, and when Dan will get to see Jack Grealish feature.</p><p>On top of all that, we had the breaking news that Dean Henderson has been ruled out of the tournament. Jack kept the team up to speed on how that might impact the squad.</p><p> </p><hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>

England Euro '96 Special featuring Gazza & Alan Shearer

<p>Host Mark Chapman is joined by Dan Bardell plus the Athletic's George Caulkin &amp; Oli Kay to look back on England v Scotland at Euro 96 with exclusive interviews with key players including Alan Shearer, Paul Ince &amp; Paul Gascoigne.</p><p> </p><hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>

REACTION: England beat Croatia

<p>Host Dan Bardell is joined by Lynsey Hooper, plus The Athletic’s Ed Malyon &amp; Carl Anka bringing you reaction to England getting off to a great start at EURO 2020 by beating Croatia 1-0 at Wembley.</p><p>As debate before kick-off surrounded team selection, the panel discuss how Gareth Southgate got things right with the selections of Kieran Trippier, Kalvin Phillips &amp; match-winner Raheem Sterling.</p><p>Carl also shares the experience of being at Wembley and we hear from The Athletic's England correspondent Jack Pitt-Brooke straight from the post match press conference.</p><p> </p><hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>

EUR0 2020: England v Croatia Preview

<p>Host Mark Chapman is joined by Flo Lloyd Hughes, Dan Bardell &amp; The Athletic’s England correspondent Jack Pitt-Brooke to look ahead to England’s first game of the EURO 2020 against Croatia at Wembley on Sunday.</p><p>The panel discuss how far the two sides have evolved since their semi-final meeting at the 2018 World Cup and Jack shares details from his long read on The Athletic profiling England captain Harry Kane - can he deliver a 'Michael Jordan moment' and lead his team to glory?</p><p> </p><hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>

What is success for England at Euro 2020?

<p>Host Mark Chapman is joined by Lynsey Hooper, The Athletic’s  David Ornstein, and our England correspondent Jack Pitt-Brooke. to debate what success will look like for England at Euro 2020.</p><p>Hear how Gareth Southgate could is now under pressure to deliver for England and how Ben White could well be the solution to issues in central defence for England.</p><p>We also hear from The Athletic's George Caulkin who shares his thoughts on how he hopes the tournament will deliver for the fans in across the country after a challenging year for all of us.</p><p> </p><hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>

The England Draft Show

<p>As the current England team prepare for Euro 2020, Adam Hurrey and a panel of The Athletic's writers and editors get together to draft their greatest England teams from the past 12 tournaments, all the way back to Euro '96.</p><p> </p><hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>

Romania Reaction: Another Underwhelming Win

<p>Dan Bardell welcomes Florence Lloyd-Hughes and David Preece to the show for reaction to England's last warm-up fixture before the belated 2020 European Championships.</p><p>It was another 1-0 win and it had plenty more in common with the Austria game as Gareth Southgate selected a side featuring mostly fringe squad players, some who won't make the final 26, but at least one who will. James Ward-Prowse will hope to take the spot vacated by Trent Alexander Arnold but Ben White could be a dark horse with Harry Maguire's fitness still a doubt.</p><p>Jack Grealish has started the last two friendlies, providing dynamism and a cutting edge, and he is fancied by some to make the starting XI against Croatia. Sam Johnstone almost certainly won't feature, but he will be a reassuringly solid third choice between the sticks.</p><p> </p><hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>

Business of Sport: Eddie Hearn on boxing

<p>A bonus edition of the Business of Sport, The Athletic's Matt Slater with a boxing focus. as promoter Eddie Hearn’s Matchroom Boxing has agreed a five-year deal with streaming service DAZN to replace Sky Sports as their exclusive broadcast partner in the UK and Ireland.</p><p>So coming up you’ll hear The Athletic’s Matt Slater in conversation with Eddie Hearn and also DAZN’s Co-CEO, James Rushton discussing the deal and some of the wider issues facing the business side of the sport of boxing..</p><p> </p><hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>

Reaction: Trent Alexander-Arnold injury scare

<p>Host Dan Bardell is joined by Flo Lloyd-Hughes &amp; The Athletic’s Carl Anka following a mixed evening for England in their EURO 2020 warm-up game where the big headline was Trent Alexander Arnold hobbling off with an injury that could see him miss the tournament.</p><p>We hear from The Athletic's England correspondent Jack Pitt Brooke down by The Riverside to get his thoughts on Trent and other matters on the pitch having spoken to England manager Gareth Southgate.</p><p>Meanwhile did Jack Grealish &amp; Jude Bellingham make strong cases to start at the Euros &amp; are we edging closer to a back three to start at Wembley against Croatia?</p><p> </p><hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>

England's Euro 2020 Squad Selected

<p>The Athletic's Jack Pitt-Brooke &amp; Carl Anka are joined by host Dan Bardell to discuss England's final squad selected by Gareth Southgate for EURO 2020. </p><p>Why was Trent Alexander-Arnold chosen in the end following speculation that he wouldn't make the cut? How will England cope with players such as Maguire and Henderson who are not fully fit? </p><p>We also hear from The Athletic's David Ornstein who broke the story of Jesse Lingard's omission from the squad and the panel will also share their thoughts on the other six players who were cut from the provisional 33. </p><p>We'll also learn how England will shape up for their warm-up game against Austria without a host of first team talent. </p><p> </p><hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>

Tracey Crouch MP on regulation & fan-led review

<p>Host Mark Chapman &amp; The Athletic's Matt Slater are joined by Tracey Crouch MP, who is leading the UK government's fan-led review of English football.</p><p>Tracey outlines how the panel will work and its key objectives such as structures and regulation around ownership of football clubs from the elite level to the grassroots.</p><p> </p><hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>

England Squad: Which players to cut?

<p>Host Dan Bardell is joined by The Athletic's Jack Pitt-Brooke, Carl Anka &amp; Oliver Kay to decide which players should make Gareth Southgate's final England squad for Euro 2020 from the provisional selection of 33.</p><p>Will Trent Alexander-Arnold make the cut? Which players are unfortunate to miss out altogether?</p><p>Also if Harry Maguire is not fit should England change tactics and play with a back three?</p><p> </p><hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>

Arsenal keen on Buendia & Nuno's Wolves exit

<p>Host Mark Chapman is joined by The Athletic’s David Ornstein, Adam Crafton and Tim Spiers to detail Nuno's exit as Wolves manager, how he was nearly sacked in January &amp; why to those behind the scenes his departure wasn't much of a surprise.</p><p>David also bring some transfer news from his column as Premier League clubs keep tabs on Norwich City's Emiliano Buendia and shares his thoughts on the future of Joe Willock, on loan at Newcastle from Arsenal.</p><p> </p><hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>

Ex-UEFA CEO: Super League clubs could be banned

<p>Host Mark Chapman and The Athletic's football news reporter Matt Slater are joined by Lars-Christer Olsson, former UEFA CEO who shares his thoughts on the shifting landscape of European football and what he thinks could happen to the clubs still holding on to the Super League plans.</p><p> And we’ll also look at European basketball, another sport with a closed-shop proposal led by elite clubs - Tomas Van Den Spiegel, President of the Union of European Basketball Leagues joins the podcast.</p><p> </p><hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>

How Vardy persuaded Tielemans to sign up & Botman interview

<p>Host Mark Chapman is joined by The Athletic’s David Ornstein, Adam Crafton and Rob Tanner to bring the inside story of how Leicester City continues to be the envy of some the Premier League's so-called Big Six. With exclusive detail on the work done behind the scenes to win the FA Cup including how Jamie Vardy used his dogs to persuade Youri Tielemans to stay at Leicester!</p><p>David also has an exclusive interview with Lille rising star Sven Botman who plans on ending PSG dominance in France.</p><p> </p><hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>