On the day Wales name their 23-player squad for this summers Euros, Football Daily brings you the first episode of a brand new series – ‘Iconic: The Rise of the Women in Red’, with Wales' most capped player Jess Fishlock. After a 50-year ban on women playing football, Wales don’t have an official team until a pivotal meeting with the FAW in the early 1990’s. But even then, the players face playing in handed down, oversized men’s kit and being led by part-time. Subscribe to the series on BBC Sounds now for more episodes – www.bbc.co.uk/sounds/brand/m0023mz7.
Sir Kenny Dalglish, Chris Sutton and Alan Shearer are among the guests as Kelly Cates looks back on Blackburn's famous title win in 1995. Midfielder Mark Atkins explains how the club was rejuvenated by owner Jack Walker's investment, while Rob Coar, then club chairman, gives the view from the boardroom. And is it fair to say the club bought the title? Football finance expert Kieran Maguire goes through the figures. [This is re-versioned episode from the Football Daily’s archive. It was first published on the 26th March 2025]
Katie Smith, Karen Bardsley and Vicki Sparks react to interviews with the Lionesses ahead of UEFA Women’s Euro 2025 as England prepare to defend their crown. INTERVIEWS 04:10 Lauren James & Lucy Bronze, 13:05 Keira Walsh & Grace Clinton, 19:25 Lauren Hemp & Niamh Charles, BBC Sounds / 5 Live commentaries: Wed 2000 England v Germany in UEFA U21 Championship.
In June 2004, José Mourinho made headlines around the world by claiming ‘I think I’m a special one’ at his unveiling as Chelsea manager. Just under a year later, he lifted the Premier League trophy for the first time, delivering Chelsea their first league title in 50 years. Robert Huth was part of the Chelsea defence that conceded only 15 goals in the league that season – and he joins Mark Chapman, Chris Sutton and Rory Smith 20 years later to reflect on an incredible achievement. They look back on Jose Mourinho’s management style – what was it like to be coached by him? Can he be credited with bringing the 4-3-3 to English football? Hear from midfielder Claude Makélélé on his role within the team and from Sir Alex Ferguson on his rivalry with José Mourinho. [This is re-versioned episode from the Football Daily’s archive. It was first published on the 26th April 2025] They also discuss what nearly became a domestic treble for Mourinho in his first year in English football, and remember one of the Premier League’s most memorable seasons.
NFL legend and Burnley co-owner J.J. Watt chats to Mark Chapman. They discuss everything from bench pressing with the Burnley players to the uncertainty of the NFL draft. Watt opens up on why he decided to invest in Burnley – and why once he did so, he was determined to win over the fans, just when he did after moving to Houston as an American footballer. They also discuss goalkeeper James Trafford, the difference between sports that do and do not have relegation and the contrasting schedule between the NFL and the EFL. [First TX on the Football Daily - 19.03.2025]
Alistair Bruce-Ball is joined by Pat Nevin, Julien Laurens & Conor McNamara live in Miami. Also hear from Auckland City striker Angus Kilkolly on the day jobs the Auckland squad are taking time off from. 00:35 What’s it like in Miami right now? 02:15 How are the guys feeling about it? 05:40 How seriously will clubs take it? 07:20 Is this a tournament too far? 09:35 What will FIFA be hoping for? 14:55 Are the best teams at the Club World Cup? 16:40 Who is the favourite? 21:15 Players to be announced onto the pitch one-by-one 24:25 What about the smaller teams? 27:35 Auckland City players have day jobs! 31:20 Who should Man Utd fans support? 33:05 What will make this tournament a success? BBC Sounds / 5 Live commentaries: Sun 1700 England v Slovenia in UEFA U21 Championship, Wed 2000 England v Germany in UEFA U21 Championship.
Real Madrid are the most successful team in the history of the Champions League/European Cup with 15 titles. But how have they achieved this? Steve Crossman and Guillem Balague explore Real's relationship with the competition, looking at their early dominance in the late 1950s, through to their six triumphs since 2014. We hear from former players Clarence Seedorf and Sami Khedira on what makes Real Madrid so special. And former coach Paul Clement joins the pod to give us insight into current head coach Carlo Ancelotti and their "La Decima" win in 2014 against Atletico Madrid. To watch the TV documentary, it is available on BBC iPlayer: www.bbc.co.uk/iplayer/episodes/m00276py/how-to-win-the-champions-league [this is re-versioned episode from the Football Daily’s archive. It was first published on the 18th January 2025]
The best bits as John Murray, Ian Dennis & Ali Bruce-Ball talk football, travel & language. WhatsApp voicenotes to 08000 289 369 Emails to TCV@bbc.co.uk Live show tickets: crossedwires.live/fringe BBC Sounds / 5 Live commentaries: Sun 2000 England U21 v Slovenia U21, Wed 2000 England U21 v Germany U21. Glossary so far: 2-0 is a dangerous score, After you Claude, All-Premier League affair, Aplomb, Brace, Brandished, Breaking the deadlock, Bundled over the line, Champions elect / champions apparent, Clinical finish, Commentator’s curse, Coupon buster, Cultured/Educated left foot, Denied by the woodwork, Draught excluder, Elimination line, Fellow countryman, Foot race, Formerly of this parish, Fox in the box, Free hit, Goalmouth scramble, Good touch for a big man, Honeymoon Period, In and around, In the shop window, Keeping ball under their spell, Languishing, Loitering with intent, Marching orders, Nestle in the bottom corner, Numbered derbies, Nutmeg, Opposite number, Park the bus, PK for penalty-kick, Postage stamp, Put their laces through it, Rasping shot, Red wine not white wine, Relegation six-pointer, Rooted at the bottom, Roy of the Rovers stuff, Sending the goalkeeper the wrong way, Sleeping giants, Slide rule pass, Small matter of, Spiders web, Stayed hit, Steepling, Stinging the palms, Stonewall penalty, Straight off the training ground, Stramash, Throw their cap on it, Thruppenny bit head / 50p head, Put it in the mixer, Towering header, Turning into a basketball match, Turning into a cricket score, Walking a disciplinary tightrope, Wand of a left foot, We’ve got a cup tie on our hands, Where the owl sleeps, Winger in their pocket, Wrap foot around it, Your De Bruynes, your Gundogans etc.
An emergency podcast is pulled together as Tottenham Hotspur confirm former Brentford manager Thomas Frank as their new head coach. Eleanor Oldroyd presents reaction to the news with Football Correspondent John Murray and former England defender Stephen Warnock. Brentford fan Craig Tillyer from the Ealing Road Podcast also joins. TIMECODES: 00:38 - Spurs act quickly to confirm Thomas Frank 06:30 - Will Tottenham players and supporters be excited by the news? 09:52 - What next for Brentford? COMMENTARIES: Sunday 15 June - 17:00 - England v Slovenia in the group stage of the UEFA Under-21 Euros
We’re delving into the Football Daily archives for this episode as Steve Crossman, Guillem Balagué, Raphael Honigstein & Kristof Terreur argue, debate and (eventually) pick the Euro Leagues’ ultimate Champions League XI before the Champions League Final between Bayern Munich and Paris Saint-Germain back in 2020. Iker Casillas or Edwin van der Sar, Robert Lewandowski or Diego Milito – who makes it into the coveted starting line-up?
Mark Chapman and Rory Smith continue the countdown to the 2026 World Cup. Nico Cantor of CBS Sports joins to gauge the mood in America as pressure mounts on Mauricio Pochettino. South American football expert Tim Vickery gives the lowdown on Marcelo Bielsa’s Uruguay, as well as the other South American nations vying for a place at the World Cup. Also hear from Indonesian football expert Andy Fuller, and former DR Congo international Gabriel Zakuani. Timecodes: 00:25 Pressure on Pochettino & USMNT 12:40 Argentine coaches at the WC 16:05 “Unmissable” CONMEBOL qualification 20:25 Marcelo Bielsa’s Uruguay 26:30 Football in Indonesia 33:10 DR Congo top CAF Group BBC Sounds / 5 Live commentaries: Thu 2000 Czech Republic v England in UEFA U21 Championship, Sun 1700 England v Slovenia in UEFA U21 Championship.
Kelly Somers has reaction to Thomas Tuchel’s first defeat as England boss. She’s joined by Leon Osman, Michael Brown and senior reporter Ian Dennis. Also hear from Thomas Tuchel, Harry Kane, Morgan Gibbs-White and Senegal captain Kalidou Koulibaly. INTERVIEWS 12:00 Thomas Tuchel 17:10 Harry Kane 22:30 Senegal captain Kalidou Koulibaly 25:10 Morgan Gibbs-White BBC Sounds / 5 Live commentaries: Thu 2000 Czech Republic v England in UEFA U21 Championship, Sun 1700 England v Slovenia in UEFA U21 Championship.
Hear from Thomas Tuchel and Bukayo Saka ahead of England’s friendly against Senegal. Correspondent John Murray is joined by Senior Football Reporter Ian Dennis and The Telegraph’s Mike McGrath to discuss all ahead of England’s second match of the international break. Have we seen Tuchel implement his style yet? When will it take full effect? How important are these matches in the run up to next summer’s World Cup? 05.02 – Thomas Tuchel 18.58 – Bukayo Saka BBC Sounds/5 Live commentaries this week Monday – 19:45 on 5 Live – Belgium v Wales – World Cup Qualifying Tuesday – 19:45 on 5 Live – England v Senegal – International Friendly
Kelly Cates is joined by The i Paper's chief football writer Daniel Storey, Sports economist Victor A. Matheson & football finance expert Kieran Maguire, as they delve into the rising number of American owners across British football. It's 20 years since the Glazer family’s highly-controversial and highly-leveraged takeover of Manchester United. Throughout those two decades, the Glazers have been the prime target of fan protests with “Glazers out” still ringing around Old Trafford. So over the course of this episode you’ll hear why US investors are obsessed with British football, and how real are the concerns that US owners could collude to “Americanise” the traditions of English football from the removal of promotion and relegation to moving matches overseas and relocating clubs to other cities.
Maz Farookhi hosts reaction to England’s underwhelming 1-0 win vs Andorra at Espanyol Stadium that makes it 3 wins from 3 in World Cup Qualifying. She’s joined by former England goalkeeper Rob Green, former Manchester City and Tottenham midfielder Michael Brown, senior reporter Ian Dennis and correspondent John Murray. Also hear from England’s Morgan Rogers, Noni Madueke and manager Thomas Tuchel. 15:26: Morgan Rogers 18:06: Noni Madueke 22:48: Thomas Tuchel BBC Sounds/5 Live commentaries this week Monday – 19:45 on 5 Live – Belgium v Wales – World Cup Qualifying Tuesday – 19:45 on 5 Live – England v Senegal – International Friendly
A 1-0 win over Manchester United in Bilbao brought Spurs a first major trophy for 17 years, but that wasn’t enough for ‘Big Ange’ to keep his place in the dugout. James Gregg is joined by BBC Sport’s Senior Football Correspondent Sami Mokbel, 5 Live’s Senior Football Reporter Ian Dennis, former Spurs midfielder Michael Brown & Flav from the ‘Fighting Cock Podcast’ as they react to Postecoglou’s roller coaster of a tenure, and who’s in the running as a possible replacement?
John Murray, Ian Dennis & Ali Bruce-Ball talk football, travel & language. They look ahead to Andorra v England with John & Ian in Barcelona for the match. John gets celebrity spotted. The guys have their say on the dazzling new Premier League ball. Will the biscuit vs cookie debate reach a conclusion? Plus more Glossary chat and Ali gets a guard of honour in Clash of the Commentators. WhatsApp voicenotes to 08000 289 369 Emails to TCV@bbc.co.uk Live show tickets: crossedwires.live/fringe 01:00 John & Ian in Barcelona for Andorra v England 04:35 Interviewing Ivan Toney & Trevoh Chalobah 08:25 How much do the media mingle? 11:30 Biscuit/cookie gate 14:00 Champions League Final reflections 17:35 John gets celebrity spotted… 20:55 New ball for Premier League revealed 24:35 Reminder of the BIG NEWS 31:40 Ali gets Clash of the Commentators guard of honour 41:45 Great Glossary of Football Commentary 53:50 Season finale musical masterpiece BBC Sounds / 5 Live commentaries: Sat 1700 Andorra v England in World Cup Qualifying, Tue 1945 England v Senegal in Friendly. Glossary so far: 2-0 is a dangerous score, After you Claude, All-Premier League affair, Aplomb, Brace, Brandished, Breaking the deadlock, Bundled over the line, Champions elect / champions apparent, Clinical finish, Commentator’s curse, Coupon buster, Cultured/Educated left foot, Denied by the woodwork, Draught excluder, Elimination line, Fellow countryman, Foot race, Formerly of this parish, Fox in the box, Free hit, Goalmouth scramble, Good touch for a big man, Honeymoon Period, In and around, In the shop window, Keeping ball under their spell, Languishing, Loitering with intent, Marching orders, Nestle in the bottom corner, Numbered derbies, Nutmeg, Opposite number, Park the bus, PK for penalty-kick, Postage stamp, Put their laces through it, Rasping shot, Red wine not white wine, Relegation six-pointer, Rooted at the bottom, Roy of the Rovers stuff, Sending the goalkeeper the wrong way, Sleeping giants, Slide rule pass, Small matter of, Spiders web, Stayed hit, Steepling, Stinging the palms, Stonewall penalty, Straight off the training ground, Stramash, Throw their cap on it, Thruppenny bit head / 50p head, Put it in the mixer, Towering header, Turning into a basketball match, Turning into a cricket score, Walking a disciplinary tightrope, Wand of a left foot, We’ve got a cup tie on our hands, Where the owl sleeps, Winger in their pocket, Wrap foot around it, Your De Bruynes, your Gundogans etc.
Alistair Bruce-Ball is joined by Julien Laurens, Guillem Balagué and Mina Rzouki. They reflect on PSG winning their first Champions League. What next for Inter after Simone Inzaghi leaves? The panel have their say on the latest transfer moves. Could Crystal Palace’s Europa League place be in jeopardy? And the gang give their moments, signings and players of the season. 02:25 Champions League Final reflections 18:35 Is Luis Enrique destined for the Premier League? 26:05 Simone Inzaghi has already left Inter 31:55 Could Cesc Fabregas replace him? 36:05 Transfers – Reijnders, Cherki & Luis Díaz 41:00 Crystal Palace European place in jeopardy? 46:55 Moments, signings and players of the season BBC Sounds / 5 Live commentaries: Sat 1700 Andorra v England in World Cup Qualifying, Tue 1945 England v Senegal in Friendly.
Eleanor Oldroyd is joined by Ellen White, Steph Houghton and Vicki Sparks. They react to Sarina Wiegman’s England squad announcement ahead of UEFA Women's Euro 2025. Hear from the England head coach and defender Esme Morgan joins the pod LIVE. 01:35 Who’s in and who’s out? 07:20 Sarina Wiegman explains her decisions 11:05 England defender Esme Morgan LIVE 20:50 England’s squad culture 28:55 Lauren James worth taking 30:30 ‘No crisis’ despite notable absentees 32:40 Wendie Renard doesn’t make France squad 33:55 Ellen & Steph’s England XIs 35:15 Will Hannah Hampton be under pressure? BBC Sounds / 5 Live commentaries: Sat 1700 Andorra v England Men in World Cup Qualifying, Tue 1945 England Men v Senegal in Friendly.
Hear from inside the England camp as Ivan Toney and Trevoh Chalobah try to impress manager Thomas Tuchel. Senior Football Reporter Ian Dennis hosts discussion around the latest squad to face Andorra in a World Cup qualifier and Senegal in a friendly. He is joined by Football Correspondent John Murray and Rob Draper from The Observer. TIMECODES: 00:33 - England's training base in Catalunya 04:00 - Tuchel's England intentions 07:55 - Ivan Toney 16:10 - Trevoh Chalobah 21:20 - Other England defenders 23:35 - Lee Carsley's new contract as Under-21 boss COMMENTARIES: Saturday 7th June - 1700 - Andorra v England in the World Cup qualifiers - BBC Radio 5Live Tuesday 10th June - 2000 - England v Senegal in an international friendly - BBC Radio 5Live
Ellen White and Ben Haines are joined by former England goalkeeper Karen Bardsley and react to the news that Fran Kirby has announced her retirement from international football with immediate effect, just days after goalkeeper Mary Earps also retired from international football before England attempt to defend their Euros title. Ellen shares her memories of playing with Fran and Karen reflects on her impact both on and off the pitch. The team also react to the Lionesses failing to reach the semi-finals of the Women's Nations League with a 2-1 defeat by group winners Spain, a game in which substitute Claudia Pina showed her class. We also look ahead to Thursday 5th June when Sarina Wiegman will name her final 23-player squad for the tournament this summer. Who are her biggest headaches and will she take a gamble on Lauren James? TIMECODES: 1:10 - Fran Kirby announces her international retirement with immediate effect. 3:20 - Ellen White and Karen Bardsley react to Kirby calling time on her international career. 16:30 - Reaction to the Lionesses 2-1 defeat to Spain in the Women’s Nations League. 23:35 - The competition to start at number 9 between Alessia Russo and Aggie Beever-Jones. 25:35 - Post-match reaction from Alessia Russo. 29:25 - Should Sarina Wiegman take Michelle Agyemang to the Euros alongside Russo and Beever-Jones? 31:50 - Post-match reaction from Leah Williamson 34:10 - Look ahead to the England squad announcement for the Euros. 39:50 - Ellen and Karen’s squad announcement stories.
Kelly Cates is joined by Steph Houghton and Adam Crafton on this week's Monday Night Club. The three are joined by French football journalist, Matt Spiro to reflect on PSG's journey towards winning the Champions League. Does Dembele deserve the Ballon d'Or? Have PSG set the precedent for a new football trend? And what next for Inter? Then, Vicki Sparks joins the pod from Barcelona ahead of the Lionesses' final Nations League group game against world champions Spain. We hear from Lucy Bronze as well as Sarina Wiegman, and look ahead to next month's European Championship. Next, is Liam Delap edging closer to joining Chelsea? And will he play in the Club World Cup or the U21 Euros? We hear from Lee Carsley on the immediate future of the Ipswich Town striker. And finally, after Oldham Athletic beat Southend United 3-2 at Wembley to book their place back in the EFL, Oldham boss Micky Mellon joins the pod. Timecodes: 00:22 PSG's historic European victory 05:10 Should Dembele win the Ballon d'Or? 11:43 PSG's transformation this season 24:18 What next for Inter? 27:36 A lookahead to England v Spain 29:02 Lucy Bronze interview 31:05 Mary Earps' retirement 36:48 Sarina Wiegman interview 43:47 Lee Carsley on Liam Delap 49:06 Micky Mellon joins the pod BBC Sounds / 5 Live commentaries: Tue 1800 Spain v England women in the Nations League Sat 1700 Andorra v England men in World Cup Qualifying
Steve Crossman chews the fat in Munich with correspondent John Murray and Italian football expert Daniele Verri. This after PSG win the Champions League for the first time by thumping Inter Milan 5-0. 01:20 John’s traditional Munich breakfast 02:30 Daniele leaves the match early! 03:00 PSG get their first European Cup 04:45 Ousmane Dembélé plays important role 12:10 Luis Enrique achieves greatness? 15:45 Can PSG keep this young group together? 21:10 Will the Club World Cup be big for PSG? 24:15 Where did it go wrong for Inter? 30:35 What about Simone Inzaghi’s future? 35:10 Powerful moment with PSG’s tifo 36:35 How did the new format pan out? BBC Sounds / 5 Live commentaries: Tue 1800 Spain v England in Women’s Nations League, Sat 1700 Andorra v England in men’s World Cup Qualifying.
Steve Crossman is joined by Chris Sutton & correspondent John Murray. Also hear from French football expert & PSG supporter Julien Laurens. And catch up with Italian football journalist James Horncastle. 00:30 The moment PSG won the Champions League 04:40 Julien Laurens: ‘My eyes are full of tears’ 08:35 The Luis Enrique story 10:25 James Horncastle: ‘This pain cuts deeper’ 16:05 Time for the trophy lift 22:40 Was it the Désiré Doué final? 24:50 Tifo honours Luis Enrique’s late daughter 25:45 Celebrations cut short by pitch invasion 29:40 What’s possible for this young PSG team? 33:15 Is Luis Enrique now among the greats? 34:45 John’s highlights from this season’s UCL BBC Sounds / 5 Live commentaries next week: Tue 1800 Spain v England in Women’s Nations League, Sat 1700 Andorra v England in men’s World Cup Qualifying.
England equalled their biggest ever Nations League win after thrashing Portugal by six goals to nil at Wembley on Friday night. Katie Smith gets all the reaction with former England goalkeeper Karen Bardsley, ex England defender Lindsay Johnson and commentator Vicki Sparks. They hear from Aggie Beever-Jones – who scored a hat-trick in the first half as well as Chloe Kelly, who also got on the scoresheet and manager Sarina Wiegman. Not only that the BBC’s senior football correspondent Sami Mokbel and Spanish football journalist (and one of the stars of the Euro Leagues) Guillem Balague join the pod and give us the latest news on Trent Alexander-Arnold, after Liverpool accepted a fee to allow the player to join Real Madrid in time to play in the Club World Cup. And Sami provides some insight on the rumours circulating that Manchester United’s Bruno Fernandes is giving serious consideration to quitting the club and taking up a lucrative offer to play in the Saudi Pro-League. Timecodes: 01:00 – England v Portugal match analysis. 10:00 – Aggie Beever-Jones interview. 15:30 – Chloe Kelly interview. 17:37 – Sarina Wiegman reaction. 23:30 – Trent Alexander-Arnold discussion. 31:00 – Bruno Fernandes latest.
John Murray, Ian Dennis & Ali Bruce-Ball talk football, travel & language. Ali reflects on his whirlwind trip to Wrocław to see Chelsea win the UEFA Conference League. John is in Munich for the Champions League Final between PSG and Inter Milan. Will John salvage some pride in Clash of the Commentators? And which terms will be added or removed from the Great Glossary of Football Commentary? WhatsApp voicenotes to 08000 289 369 Emails to TCV@bbc.co.uk 00:45 Ali’s whistlestop visit to Wrocław, 07:10 Should English clubs be in the Conference League? 11:20 Ali emulates Alan Green 14:05 John in Munich for Champions League Final 15:10 BIG NEWS 27:00 Champions League Final preview 33:45 Clash of the Commentators 40:47 Great Glossary of Football Commentary BBC Sounds / 5 Live commentaries next weekend: Fri 1945 England v Portugal in the UEFA Women’s Nations League, Sat 2000 PSG v Inter Milan in the UEFA Champions League Final.
Conor Mcnamara, Kristof Terreur, Mina Rzouki and Julien Laurens are back with the latest episode of Euro Leagues. The team look ahead to this weekend's Champions League final. Julien joins from Munich in his lucky PSG top. They explore where the game will be won and lost. Away from the Europe's centre piece finale, they discuss Erik Ten Hag's return to management at Bayer Leverkusen and the size of the job that Xabi Alonso has on his hands. There are also celebrations for Napoli and Union Saint-Gilloise in Belgium. Timecodes: 2:08 - Champions League Preview 22:16 - Erik Ten Hag to Bayer Leverkusen 25:37 - Xabi Alonso tough task at Real Madrid 28:26 - Napoli's title win & is Kevin De Bruyne 32:41 - Union Saint-Gilloise win the Belgium Pro League
Steve Crossman presents reaction to Chelsea winning the Conference League. Pat Nevin, Mark Schwarzer & Ali Bruce-Ball join Steve as Chelsea complete the European set. Goals from Enzo Fernandez, Nicolas Jackson, Jadon Sancho and Moises Caicedo completed a turnaround in Poland after Betis had gone 1-0 up, and gave Enzo Maresca’s side a piece of silverware to add to an impressive Premier League season. Listen to the moment Chelsea lifted the Conference League trophy, and hear from Blues boss Maresca on a historic night for the London club. Timecodes: 00:40 Real Betis succumb to Chelsea 02:00 Cole Palmer’s brilliance 09:30 Moises Caicedo’s season 10:50 Betis medals 14:15 Winners’ medals & trophy lift 22:25 Next steps for Chelsea 26:45 Jadon Sancho & Nicolas Jackson 31:35 Enzo Maresca post-match 33:30 Maresca big picture BBC Sounds / 5 Live commentaries: Fri 1945 England v Portugal in the UEFA Women’s Nations League, Sat 2000 PSG v Inter Milan in the UEFA Champions League Final.
Aaron Paul, Jobi McAnuff & Lyle Taylor react to the League One and League Two play-off finals and give out their end-of-season awards. Also hear from AFC Wimbledon director of football Craig Cope on what their promotion means for the club. And Jobi does a full-season special of 72plus 72minus. 01:00 Aaron reveals his Lyle Taylor dream 02:45 Lyle still in contract talks with Colchester 03:10 Play-off finals deliver once again 06:15 Charlton return to the Championship 12:05 Leyton Orient to start a major rebuild? 15:30 Wimbledon 1-0 their way to promotion 26:55 Walsall lose with a whimper? 30:15 72+ Player of the Season 31:35 72+ Manager of the Season 36:05 72+ Team of the Season 38:15 Season finale of 72PLUS 72MINUS BBC Sounds / 5 Live commentaries: Wed 2000 Real Betis v Chelsea in the UEFA Conference League Final. Fri 1945 England v Portugal in the UEFA Women’s Nations League, Sat 2000 PSG v Inter Milan in the UEFA Champions League Final.
Ellen White and Ben Haines are at St Georges Park and react to the shock announcement that England goalkeeper Mary Earps is retiring from international football. Ellen shares her view on why now but they also reflect on what Mary did for the women’s game and its profile, particularly for goalkeepers. Niamh Charles and Keira Walsh share their memories of playing with Mary and her impact off the pitch. They also look ahead to England’s next Nations League games against Portugal and Spain as the Euros approaches. Ellen and Ben also talk Arsenal winning the Champions League and how Renee Slegers masterminded that huge victory over Barcelona. Plus Jen Beattie has caught up with her former teammate and Scotland captain Rachel Corsie who has announced her retirement from football this week. Rachel won 154 caps for Scotland and led her country out at their first ever World Cup in 2019 and is part of the Scotland camp for their next Nations League fixtures against Austria and the Netherlands. 00:20 Intro 01:36 Mary Earps retires from England 04:10 Earps statement 10:28 Arsenal win the Champions League! 15:50 How did Arsenal do it? 20:35 Niamh Charles 25:00 Keira Walsh 32:30 Rachel Corsie with Jen BBC Sounds / 5 Live commentaries next weekend: Wed 2000 Real Betis v Chelsea in the UEFA Conference League Final Fri 1945 England v Portugal in the UEFA Women’s Nations League Sat 2000 PSG v Inter Milan in the UEFA Champions League Final