Essential Football

With a year to go until the start of the 2026 World Cup in the USA, Canada and Mexico, Mike Wedderburn is joined by Rob Dorsett and Dharmesh Sheth to take a look at which players could be selected for England if they qualify.Rob and Dharms pick out the players they think Thomas Tuchel will go with and name some outsiders too.Listen to every episode of Essential Football on Apple Podcasts, Spotify or Spreaker.You can also listen to Essential Football on your smart speaker by saying "ask Global Player to play Essential Football".For all the latest football news, head to skysports.com/footballFor advertising opportunities email: skysportspodcasts@sky.uk

Mike Wedderburn is joined in the Sky Sports News studio by Chief Correspondent, Kaveh Solhekol, and Reporter, James Savundra, to react to the news that Ange Postecoglou has been sacked as Tottenham Head Coach, despite winning the Europa League. We also look at the leading contenders to replace him, including Brentford's Thomas Frank. For more reaction to this breaking story, head to Sky Sports News and skysports.com/football. Listen to every episode of Essential Football on Apple Podcasts, Spotify or Spreaker.You can also listen to Essential Football on your smart speaker by saying "ask Global Player to play Essential Football".To get in touch with the pod, email: skysportspodcasts@sky.uk.

Hear from Russell Martin in an exclusive interview with Sky Sports' Luke Shanley, as he discusses becoming Rangers’ new head coach, why he thinks he can turn the club’s fortunes around, his style of play, transfer plans, catching Celtic, the future of captain James Tavernier and much more. Listen to every episode of Essential Football on Apple Podcasts, Spotify or Spreaker.You can also listen to Essential Football on your smart speaker by saying "ask Global Player to play Essential Football".To get in touch with the pod, email: skysportspodcasts@sky.uk.

Sky Sports’ Caroline Barker and former England international Sue Smith bring you reaction to England’s Euro 2025 squad announcement.We hear from head coach Sarina Wiegman as she names the 23 Lionesses she hopes will defend England’s crown.  You can follow Euro 2025 across Sky Sports.For more women’s football content from Sky, check out Pitch to Pod: skysports.com/pitch-to-pod

Ron Walker is in Munich’s Marienplatz with Sky Sports journalists Adam Bate and Declan Olley the morning after the Champions League final, to look back at Paris Saint-Germain’s dominant victory over Inter Milan. We discuss if this is the start of PSG's dominance in Europe, and ask what’s next for Inter and manager Simone Inzaghi.

Sky Sports' Ron Walker, Peter Smith and Sam Blitz look ahead to the final weekend in the Premier League and focus on the race for European football next season, with 10 teams all in contention for the different competitions.  Plus, ahead of what's expected to be his final game for Manchester City, we hear from Kevin de Bruyne and ask where he might rank amongst Premier League greats.  Follow the final day of the Premier League across Sky Sports, Sky Sports News and skysports.com/football. Listen to every episode of Essential Football on Apple Podcasts, Spotify or Spreaker.You can also listen to Essential Football on your smart speaker by saying "ask Global Player to play Essential Football".To get in touch with the pod, email: skysportspodcasts@sky.uk.

Hear exclusively from Hearts CEO Andrew McKinlay as he discusses Derek McInnes being named head coach, the mistakes around Neil Critchley's appointment, his relegation fears, the future of Lawrence Shankland, Tony Bloom's possible investment, challenging for the Scottish Premiership title and more.

Sky Sports' Alan Myers looks back at the history and memories of the 'Grand Old Lady', as Everton's men's senior side prepare to say 'Goodbye Goodison'.You can watch the full documentary on the Sky Sports News YouTube channel here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nWHu3ZiE_eA. The 'Goodbye Goodison' audio podcast was produced by Daniel Eales, Matthew Prior, Alan Myers and Chessie Bent. 

Even with the prospect of winning the Europa League, can Manchester United or Tottenham claim to have had a more successful season than Champions League semi-finalists Arsenal?Sky Sports' Football Journalists Sam Blitz, Declan OIley and Zinny Boswell join Dougie Critchley for this special Essential Football podcast.Listen to every episode of Essential Football on Apple Podcasts, Spotify or Spreaker.You can also listen to Essential Football on your smart speaker by saying "ask Global Player to play Essential Football".For all the latest football news, head to skysports.com/footballTo get in touch with the pod, email: skysportspodcasts@sky.uk.

Adam Smith brings you the last in our series of special podcasts for Mental Health Awareness Week, where Premier League stars discuss the times in their careers where they’ve struggled with their mental health. In this episode, goalkeeper Jason Steele opens up about suffering back-to-back relegations and nearly quitting the game, to signing for Brighton in the Premier League. Jason speaks very openly and honestly about his mental health. If you've been affected by any of the themes covered in this podcast, advice and organisations that can help can be found at sky.com/viewersupport.As well as listening to us, you can also watch the interviews from this series on Saturday, 17th May on Sky Sports Premier League or find us on the Sky Sports Premier League YouTube channel.