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Kait Borsay, Faye White and Carrie Dunn try to keep giddiness at bay as England sweep aside Sweden to reach the Euro 22 final.
The Lionesses hammer Sweden 4-0 at Bramall Lane on a night where dreams come true, a night full of unforgettable moments. The Russo goal, the Williamson performance and winger Beth Mead showing she’s up there with the best strikers in the world.
Are Sarina’s side destined to face Germany in the final? Tamara Keller gives us the lowdown on Magul, Popp and co ahead of their semi-final with France.
And we revisit England’s two previous Euro final appearances. The quagmire of 1984 and Faye’s class of 2009.
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Ian Irving is joined by The Athletic's Adam Crafton & Flo Lloyd-Hughes to look ahead to England's EURO 2022 semi final and the form & fitness ofLucy Bronze - why is not shining as brightly as she once did – is that to be expected?
Paul Taylor brings details of Jesse Lingard's move to Nottingham Forest; his social influence and how a seafood restaurant in Athens helped swing the deal.
And our Chelsea writer Simon Johnson gives his reaction to Thomas Tuchel's comments questioning the the club’s transfer activity & his players' commitment.
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England legend Kelly Smith and She Kicks Editor Jen O’Neill join Kelly Somers to digest England and Spain’s rollercoaster of a quarter-final. How did England turn it around? And is this the best England side we've seen?
From Brighton Lynsey Hooper brings us Lucy Bronze and Sarina Wiegman's reaction.
Spanish journalist Bea Redondo reflects on what Spain could have done better.
Plus we look ahead to the next quarter-final, Germany v Austria, with Tom Middler in Vienna.
RUNNING ORDER
PART 1 - So much adrenaline. How will we sleep? (1.00)
PART 2 - England 2 - 1 Spain with Lynsey Hooper and Bea Redondo (4.00)
PART 3 - Coming up… Germany v Austria with Tom Middler (28.00)
Producer: Sophie Penney
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Host Ian Irving is joined by The Athletic's South American football expert Jack Lang, tactics writer Michael Cox and Spurs & England correspondent Jack Pitt-Brooke, to reflect on three big summer transfers for a new kind of Brazilian superstar...
The panel reflect on some of the true Brazilian greats of the last 25 years, discuss why great entertainers like Ronaldinho and Neymar never signed for a Premier League club and if the 'Joga Bonito' spirit clashes with modern day Premier League tactical systems.
Plus, ahead of the winter World Cup, who has taken the biggest risk by moving to Arsenal, Spurs and Barcelona respectively and what chance do Tite's Selecao have in Qatar this winter?
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The Athletic's David Ornstein shares transfer lines on players including Armando Broja Oleksandr Zinchenko & Youri Tielemans
There is an exclusive from Adam Crafton featuring and interview with the CEO of Ukrainian side Shakhtar Donetsk & Chris Waugh has the latest from Newcastle’s tour of Austria.
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Host Ian Irving is joined by The Athletic's Pablo Maurer, fresh from his interview with the new DC United manager... It's Wayne Rooney! Senior Writer Oli Kay joins in as the panel reflect on his playing days stateside, a 'baptism of fire' at Derby County last season, how Wayne appears to be carefully plotting his route to some of the 'big Premier League jobs' and what Rooney: The Manager - is really like. You'll also hear from Wayne Rooney himself throughout the podcast, as well as from Elias Burke, Derby Correspondent for The Athletic.
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A special bonus episode of The Atheltic's Woman's Football pod with all the reaction to an historic night for English football. Ex-England player Gemma Davison joins Kait Borsay and ex-Sunderland player turned She Kicks Magazine Editor Jen O’Neill to digest England’s epic 8-0 win over Norway in the Euros group stage.
To keep right up to date with the Lionesses throughout the tournament and beyond, search 'The Athletic Women's Football Podcast' wherever you get your podcasts.
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Ian Irving Coming up today we attempt to unravel the tangled web of Manchester United’s chase for Frenkie de Jong. from Barcelona. We get the perspective from all sides with The Athletic's Pol Ballús & Laurie Whitwell.
Barcelona finances will dominate the pod and Phil Hay will join us to talk about their improving chances of spending some money on Leeds forward Raphinha. Look away Chelsea fans.
Plus, Charlie Eccleshare gives us an update from Tottenham’s tour of Korea.
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Host Ian Irving is joined by The Athletic's England correspondent Jack Pitt-Brooke and football news reporter Dan Sheldon, to reflect on England's U19 Euro's win... for the second time in just five years! So, what's the secret to all their recent success at youth level, who is head coach Ian Foster, how did both Mason Mount and Steve Holland play a vital part and have we got any better at protecting and nurturing young English talent?
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The Euros are off and underway and you can follow it all over on The Athletic Women's Football Podcast. But for now, here's a taster of what to expect.
A bonus podcast episode will drop on this feed on Friday morning but to keep right up to date with the Lionesses throughout the tournament and beyond, search 'The Athletic Women's Football Podcast' wherever you get your podcasts.
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