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Is Left-Back Lewis Skelly's to lose? | Was Tuchel right to include Rashford and Foden in first starting 11? Mar 22, 2025

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Mark Ogden and Henry Winter join Teddy Draper to discuss Thomas Tuchel’s first game as England manager against Albania. The trio analyse the performances of debutants Myles Lewis-Skelly and Dan Burn, considering what their displays could mean for future England squads with the World Cup looming. They also discuss the underwhelming performances of Phil Foden and Marcus Rashford, debating whether Tuchel made a mistake in starting both wingers given their form this season. Additionally, they look ahead to England’s next match against Latvia and share what they hope to see.
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Tuchel slams Southgate’s England | Coventry elected first female IOC president | F1 pays tribute to Eddie Jordan Mar 20, 2025

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On Back Pages tonight, Rob Jones is joined by The Guardian’s Jonathan Liew and Martyn Ziegler of The Times. The trio discuss Thomas Tuchel's recent press conference where the England manager took a swipe at the Gareth Southgate era, Kirsty Coventry succeeding Thomas Bach as International Olympic Committee president and the world of F1 pays tribute to Eddie Jordan, who sadly passed away aged 76.
Back Pages is a Sky Sports podcast. Listen to every episode here: skysports.com/back-pages
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Who will start for Tuchel's first England game? | City hand Bompastor first Chelsea defeat | Could England leave the Allianz Stadium? Mar 19, 2025

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On Back Pages tonight, David Garrido is joined by The Independent's chief football writer Miguel Delaney and Carl Anka of The Athletic. The trio discuss Thomas Tuchel's first game in charge of England as the Three Lions take on Albania. Man City hand Sonia Bompastor her first loss as Chelsea boss in the Champions League and could England rugby leave the Allianz Stadium?
Back Pages is a Sky Sports podcast. Listen to every episode here: skysports.com/back-pages
You can also listen to Back Pages on your smart speaker by saying "ask Global Player to play Back Pages".
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Tuchel takes first England training session | Can England win World Cup? | Mateta's ear 'destroyed' in horror tackle Mar 18, 2025

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The Athletic's David Ornstein and Daily Mail's Riath Al-Samarrai review Thomas Tuchel taking his first training session as England manager. They also debate whether Tuchel's side can win next year's World Cup in the United States and Jean-Philippe Mateta spoke exclusively to Sky Sports following his horror injury in Crystal Palace's FA Cup clash with Millwall.
Back Pages is a Sky Sports podcast. Listen to every episode here: skysports.com/back-pages
You can also listen to Back Pages on your smart speaker by saying "ask Global Player to play Back Pages".
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Newcastle’s trophy celebrations continue as parade date announced | Paqueta facing lifetime football ban | Man Utd to raise ticket prices Mar 17, 2025

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The Mirror’s John Cross and Charlie Wyett of The Sun review the leading stories from the back pages which are dominated by Newcastle’s continued celebrations after winning the Carabao Cup against Liverpool with the club announcing a parade for the fans at the end of March. The trial into Lucas Paqueta’s alleged spot-fixing starts this week and Wyett believes if the Brazilian is found guilty then the lifetime ban punishment is fair. The duo also discuss the announcement that Manchester United will increase ticket prices by five percent which will not be met kindly by supporters.
Back Pages is a Sky Sports podcast. Listen to every episode here: skysports.com/back-pages
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Tuchel picks Henderson in first England squad | Newcastle look to end long trophy drought | Will Liverpool trio remain at Anfield? Mar 14, 2025

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The Times' Martin Hardy and Daily Mail's Ian Ladyman debate the merits of Thomas Tuchel's first squad as England manager, with Jordan Henderson the biggest surprise inclusion. They also preview Newcastle United's Carabao Cup final against Liverpool on Sunday before discussing whether Mo Salah, Virgil van Dijk and Trent Alexander-Arnold will remain at Anfield beyond this season.
Back Pages is a Sky Sports podcast. Listen to every episode here: skysports.com/back-pages
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Man Utd, Spurs, Chelsea AND Rangers all progress in Europe | Who will Tuchel call-up for his first England squad? Mar 14, 2025

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Joining Sky Sports' Rob Jones is Sam Wallace from The Telegraph and The Guardian's Jonathan Liew as the Back Pages Tonight panel discuss all the action from the fallout from more European success for British sides as Manchester United, Tottenham Hotspur, Rangers and Chelsea all progressed.
Back Pages is a Sky Sports podcast. Listen to every episode here: skysports.com/back-pages
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Asensio brace sets up PSG clash for Aston Villa | Can Arsenal go 'all the way' and win the Champions League? Mar 12, 2025

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Teddy Draper is joined by The Athletic's David Ornstein and sports writer and broadcaster Henry Winter to discuss Aston Villa's Champions League victory against Club Brugge, with Marco Asensio's brace setting up a clash with PSG for Unai Emery's side.
The pair also break down Arsenal's chances of winning the Champions League after they brushed aside PSV in the Round of 16, and debate if Newcaslte can captilise on Liverpool's Champions League exit and potentialy win the Carabao Cup on Sunday.
Back Pages is a Sky Sports podcast. Listen to every episode here: skysports.com/back-pages
You can also listen to Back Pages on your smart speaker by saying "ask Global Player to play Back Pages".
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Liverpool edged out on penalties to exceptional PSG | Man Utd announce surprise 100,000 stadium move Mar 12, 2025

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David Garrido is joined by Jack Rosser of The Sun and Charlotte Duncker of The Times to discuss Liverpool's Champions League exit at the hands of PSG and Manchester United's shock stadium announcement as the club reveal plans for a new 100,000 seater stadium to replace Old Trafford.
Back Pages is a Sky Sports podcast. Listen to every episode here: skysports.com/back-pages
You can also listen to Back Pages on your smart speaker by saying "ask Global Player to play Back Pages".
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Ratcliffe: Some players are overpaid and not good enough | Newcastle win to go level with City | Liverpool need to be at best to beat PSG Mar 10, 2025

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The Telegraph's Jason Burt and the Independent's Miguel Delaney are today's guests on Back Pages Tonight. The duo discuss Sir Jim Ratcliffe's interview with Gary Neville, where he discusses how some Manchester United players are overpaid, Erik ten Hag's sacking, recent scrutiny from fans and Ruben Amorim's future at the club. They also discuss Newcastle's win over West Ham bringing the Magpies level on points with Man City in the hunt for Champions League and Arne Slot warns Liverpool need to be at their best to beat PSG
Back Pages is a Sky Sports podcast. Listen to every episode here: skysports.com/back-pages
You can also listen to Back Pages on your smart speaker by saying "ask Global Player to play Back Pages".
For more on the stories we discuss on Back Pages, head to skysports.com
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