The England Pod

Dave, George and Ali litigate the 0-0 draw with Ghana - how bad was it, how worrying is it, and does the blame for a poor performance lie at the door of Tuchel & his selection, or the players on the pitch? -- 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

George and Ali are in Boston ahead of England v Ghana. They discuss Tuchel's selection, what Ghana might throw at England, and why confidence among England fans is suddenly soaring. Plus: bold predictions & some bonkers speakpipes. -- Send the pod a voicenote: https://www.speakpipe.com/TheEnglandPod -- Sign up to SBK here to get £50 in Free Bets when you sign up and place your first bet of £20: https://bit.ly/TheEnglandPodxSBK England v Ghana bet builder: https://bit.ly/4afnj2Q T&Cs apply. 18+. Please Gamble Responsibly. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

On a Brooklyn rooftop, Ali, George and Dave take a break from England's World Cup campaign to have a natter about various aspects of England history and being an England fan. What is England's greatest World Cup goal? Joe Cole against Sweden? Michael Owen against Argentina? Platt? Hurst? The lads make their cases. They discuss the retro-shirt dilemma, the England moments they'd change forever and memories that have shaped their relationship with England over the years. Plus: stories from the USA, plans for the knockout stages, and a look ahead to England's next game against Ghana. -- Send the pod a voicenote: https://www.speakpipe.com/TheEnglandPod -- Sign up to SBK here to get £50 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

Ali, George and Dave reconvene for a calmer, deeper look at England's 4-2 win against Croatia in the World Cup opener. They discuss Thomas Tuchel's influence on and off the pitch, the second-half transformation, Harry Kane and Jude Bellingham's leadership, the impact of Elliott Anderson, and why England's attacking structure looks very different to recent tournament teams. Plus: Post Match Speakpipes, Wonderwall, rooftop celebrations, the defensive concerns that still need addressing, and whether England may have discovered a new tournament identity. -- Send the pod a voicenote to help us with the more sober debrief tomorrow: https://www.speakpipe.com/TheEnglandPod -- Sign up to SBK here to get £50 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

Ali and George are in Dallas on the eve of England's opener against Croatia, reflecting on the excitement, nerves and optimism that come with the start of a World Cup. They discuss Thomas Tuchel's decision to call up Trevoh Chalobah, why England fans should keep their expectations in check for the opening game, and what Croatia's experienced side might bring to the contest. Plus: lessons from the tournament so far, why no team has looked unbeatable yet, France's statement win, the latest TEP World Cup Power Rankings, life on the road in America, and why Kansas City has unexpectedly stolen our hearts. See you on the other side. -- Send the pod a voicenote: https://www.speakpipe.com/TheEnglandPod -- Sign up to SBK here to get £50 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

Ali, George and Dave discuss the calm before England's World Cup storm, the latest whispers from camp, and whether Anthony Gordon is set to edge ahead of Marcus Rashford in Thomas Tuchel's thinking. Plus: would you rather see your club win its biggest trophy or England win the World Cup? There's also reaction to Scotland's win over Haiti, Australia's impressive start, Germany's seven-goal demolition of Curaçao, and the latest edition of the TEP World Cup Power Rankings. All that, plus travel chaos, Kansas City BBQ, and your SpeakPipe questions as England's World Cup opener edges closer. -- Send the pod a voicenote: https://www.speakpipe.com/TheEnglandPod -- Sign up to SBK here to get £50 in Free Bets when you sign up and place your first bet of £20: https://wlsmarkets.adsrv.eacdn.com/C.... T&Cs apply. 18+. Please Gamble Responsibly. Link to Ali’s Belgium vs Egypt bet builder: https://wlsmarkets.adsrv.eacdn.com/C.... Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Dave, Ali & George record from New York City, discussing: England talking points, plus Canada 1-1 Bosnia, South Korea 2-1 Czechia, a preview of Brazil v Morocco and so much more. -- Send the pod a voicenote: https://www.speakpipe.com/TheEnglandPod -- England Pod Bet Builder for Brazil v Morocco: https://wlsmarkets.adsrv.eacdn.com/C.ashx?btag=a_5851b_775c_&affid=27342&siteid=5851&adid=775&c=&asclurl=https%3A%2F%2Fbetsbk.com%2F%3Fspl-action%3Dadd-to-betslip%26spl-cid%3D335997291%26spl-cid%3D335997305%26spl-cid%3D335997373%26spl-cid%3D403454166 Sign up to SBK here to get £50 in Free Bets when you sign up and place your first bet of £20: https://wlsmarkets.adsrv.eacdn.com/C.ashx?btag=a_5851b_775c_&affid=27342&siteid=5851&adid=775c=B20G50WORLDCUP&asclurl=https%3A%2F%2Fbetsbk.com%2Fsignup%3Freferral%3Dtrue%26promo%3DACXXRW0A4U T&Cs apply. 18+. Please Gamble Responsibly. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

We're on our way. Ali Maxwell is joined by James Allcott for one big England-specific preview before the tournament begins. From Thomas Tuchel's impact and the emergence of Elliot Anderson & Nico O'Reilly and the growing sense that this England team might just have something special, the pair discuss all the reasons for optimism heading into the summer. But it wouldn't be England without a healthy dose of anxiety. They also open the Fear Amnesty Box: concerns about the heat, questions over England's defence, breaking down deep blocks, difficult knockout paths, and whether this team can finally overcome the psychological barriers that have tripped up previous generations. Plus: Croatia first up, Portugal or Argentina in the distance, Thomas Tuchel's leadership, Anthony Barry's influence, and why supporting England might be at its best when you're excited, fearful and hopeful all at once. Come on England. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

England's final World Cup warm-up ends with a win, and perhaps most importantly: no injuries. Ali Maxwell and George Elek react to England's 1-0 victory over New Zealand in Florida, where Harry Kane's 79th England goal settled a game that saw Thomas Tuchel give minutes to two entirely different XIs across the two halves. They discuss the performances of Marcus Rashford, Djed Spence and Elliot Anderson, and a hugely encouraging senior debut for 17-year-old Rio Ngumoha. Plenty of questions still remain - but this game will have little impact on what happens in 10 days time, so let's not take it too seriously eh? Anyone for a hard tea? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Dave, Ali & George predict the WHOLE World Cup, group by group and all knockout games. In Part Two, we work backwards from Group F to Group A, including predictions for Germany, Netherlands, Sweden, USA, Mexico, Brazil, Canada, Morocco, Scotland, Turkey and many more. Worth listening to Part One first: https://open.spotify.com/episode/183BVWq7XljPLIsmvgJZDT?si=7dqaSOyRRTeIRFmyyo8qxw Get tickets for our World Cup Preview Live Shows in Luton here: https://linktr.ee/Grosvenor_Casinos Check for FREE if you are due a refund in 60 seconds at https://refundclub.co.uk/england * *Refund Club is a trading style of Sandsford Law LTD. You can pursue a claim free of charge directly to your lender and then to the Financial Ombudsman Service. The FCA is likely introducing a free to use Consumer Redress Scheme; it estimates the average redress per agreement will be £829. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Ali, George and special guest Nick Goff make betting picks ahead of the World Cup, starting with Outright and Golden Boot markets and expanding into a group of teams they want to get with and get against. -- Sign up to SBK here to get £50 in Free Bets when you sign up and place your first bet of £20: https://wlsmarkets.adsrv.eacdn.com/C.ashx?btag=a_5851b_775c_&affid=27342&siteid=5851&adid=775c=B20G50WORLDCUP&asclurl=https%3A%2F%2Fbetsbk.com%2Fsignup%3Freferral%3Dtrue%26promo%3DACXXRW0A4U T&Cs apply. 18+. Please Gamble Responsibly. England Pod World Cup specials, boosted by SBK: Senegal & Paraguay To Qualify: https://wlsmarkets.adsrv.eacdn.com/C.ashx?btag=a_5851b_775c_&affid=27342&siteid=5851&adid=775&c=&asclurl=https%3A%2F%2Fbetsbk.com%2F%3Fspl-action%3Dadd-to-betslip%26spl-cid%3D402382583 Ghana To Finish Bottom: https://wlsmarkets.adsrv.eacdn.com/C.ashx?btag=a_5851b_775c_&affid=27342&siteid=5851&adid=775&c=&asclurl=https%3A%2F%2Fbetsbk.com%2F%3Fspl-action%3Dadd-to-betslip%26spl-cid%3D402382781 Morocco, Ivory Coast, Uruguay & Senegal All To Qualify From Group Stage: https://wlsmarkets.adsrv.eacdn.com/C.ashx?btag=a_5851b_775c_&affid=27342&siteid=5851&adid=775&c=&asclurl=https%3A%2F%2Fbetsbk.com%2F%3Fspl-action%3Dadd-to-betslip%26spl-cid%3D402383033 Scotland Not To Qualify From Group Stage: https://wlsmarkets.adsrv.eacdn.com/C.ashx?btag=a_5851b_775c_&affid=27342&siteid=5851&adid=775&c=&asclurl=https%3A%2F%2Fbetsbk.com%2F%3Fspl-action%3Dadd-to-betslip%26spl-cid%3D402383577 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Get 50% off tickets for our Live Shows in Sheffield, Reading and Luton for a limited time only here 👉 https://linktr.ee/Grosvenor_Casinos -- What does Thomas Tuchel actually want England to look like? Ali sits down with Dave to break down the tactical identity of Tuchel’s England after 12 games, 27 goals, and 15 months of experimentation. Why do England build so heavily down the right? We go through the patterns, the principles, the pressing, the set pieces and the biggest concerns. If England are going to score goals and do well at this World Cup, this is probably how they’ll do it. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Get 50% off tickets for our Live Shows in Sheffield, Reading and Luton for a limited time only here 👉 https://linktr.ee/Grosvenor_Casinos Ali and Dave were at Wembley to hear Thomas Tuchel explain the thought process behind his 26-man World Cup squad. Why Toney? Why no Palmer? Why Madueke? Why no Maguire? Where's Wharton?! We deliver our view on the big calls and assess how we're feeling now the World Cup is finally upon us. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices