The England Pod

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  Palmer Back? Mainoo In or Out? Predicting Tuchel's England Squad 16.09.2026 51min

  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 ➼https://nordvpn.com/englandpodTry it risk-free now with a 30-day money-back guarantee. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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  Getting Excited About England in 26/27 04.09.2026 41min

  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 England fans angry about the manner of the World Cup Semi Final defeat? We explain why this Nations League campaign really matters and how it feeds into England’s road to a home Euro 2028,. Plus: the latest on England Under-21s, some emerging young players to watch and the Lionesses’ crucial World Cup play-offs. All England. All the time. Go well. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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  The England Squad's Crazy Summer of Transfers 02.09.2026 39min

  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 Rogers' new surroundings. Plus Ezri Konsa to Arsenal, Anthony Gordon at Barcelona, Marcus Rashford’s Manchester United return and the English contingent of John Stones, Djed Spence and Curtis Jones at Inter. And what now for England’s strikers? Ollie Watkins has joined Ivan Toney in Saudi Arabia, leaving some awkward questions for Tuchel ahead of his first post-World Cup squad. Plus James Trafford’s England prospects after his move to Leeds United, the players who didn’t get their big move, and a huge crop of young English talent spreading across the Premier League, Europe and the EFL as attention starts to turn towards Euro 2028. All England. All the time. Go well. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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  Ranking all 26 England players at the World Cup 28.07.2026 47min

  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 matters Thanks for being on the journey with the England Pod this summer and stay tuned for more episodes soon. All England, all the time. Go well! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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  England & Tuchel World Cup Performance Review 22.07.2026 1t 6min

  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 and the wider culture around English football? All England. All the time. Go well. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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  Further fallout & who starts vs France?! Does the game matter? 17.07.2026 54min

  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
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  How Did England Throw That Away? 16.07.2026 1t 2min

  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
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  England lose to Argentina in World Cup Semi Final 15.07.2026 17min

  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
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  England vs Argentina SF preview - who starts? 14.07.2026 56min

  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
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  The truth about England 2-1 Norway & the Tuchel/Bellingham post match interviews 13.07.2026 1t 4min

  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
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  England beat Norway 2-1 to reach World Cup Semi Final 12.07.2026 41min

  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
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  England vs Norway QF preview - who starts at right-back? 09.07.2026 41min

  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
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  Was that England's best win since 1966? 07.07.2026 54min

  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
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  England beat Mexico 3-2 at the Azteca! 06.07.2026 24min

  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
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  England vs Mexico R16 Preview - will Tuchel make changes? 04.07.2026 45min

  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
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  Are Kane & Bellingham saving Tuchel? 03.07.2026 58min

  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
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  England 2-1 DR Congo reaction 01.07.2026 38min

  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
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  England vs DR Congo R32 Preview - who will Tuchel start? 29.06.2026 49min

  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
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  Dave's solo speakpipe pod and predicting the round of 32 28.06.2026 26min

  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
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  Jude and Harry get the job done - England top the group 28.06.2026 24min

  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