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Steve Crossman, Nedum Onuoha, Izzy Christiansen and Steph Houghton talk all-things Euro 2025, & we hear the latest transfer news.The team preview England’s semi-final against Italy and reflect on how they got there; was it resolve or luck against Sweden? Who really is England’s ‘wildcard’ Michelle Agyemang, and how did Lucy Bronze drag the Lionesses to victory?Plus, we hear from England boss Sarina Wiegman on Leah Williamson’s fitness, as well as Georgia Stanway on the squad coming together following the racist abuse that Jess Carter has suffered this summer.And finally, the MNC team react to Bryan Mbeumo joining Manchester United, and discuss Newcastle’s nightmare transfer window so far.Timecodes: 04:13 No-nonsense Lucy Bronze 16:41 Georgia Stanway on Jess Carter & racism 24:28 Sarina Wiegman on Williamson’s fitness 26:00 Do England have a defensive problem? 37:13 Michelle Agyemang interview 45:04 Mbeumo joins Manchester United 48:00 Newcastle’s nightmare windowBBC Sounds / 5 Live commentaries this week: Tue 2000 SF1 England v Italy, Wed 2000 SF2 Germany v Spain, Sun 1700 Euro 2025 Final.

Ben Haines, England women’s record goal scorer Ellen White and The Guardian’s Tom Garry react to Jess Carter revealing she has received racist abuse throughout the tournament. The Lionesses have said they will stop taking the knee before matches as football needs to find another way to tackle racism. Jess Carter has also said she will be stepping back from social media. Katie Smith has been speaking with Alex Greenwood about how Jess is and conversations within the team about the abuse. On the pitch Ellen and Tom give their insight into some dramatic football in the quarter-finals, how England will go into their semi-final against Italy and what is going on with penalties at this tournament! Timecodes: 02:32 Statements on Jess Carter racist abuse 12:00 Alex Greenwood with Katie Smith 22:10 Ellen on Sweden game 31:10 Italian threat 36:15 Ann-Katrin Berger 42:11 Penalties!

Katie Smith has reaction to Germany’s win over France at UEFA Women’s EURO 2025. She’s with Karen Bardsley, Vicki Sparks and Julien Laurens. Also hear from England’s Beth Mead and Khiara Keating.09:30 Julien Laurens joins the pod 17:45 Beth Mead INTERVIEW 27:15 Khiara Keating INTERVIEWBBC Sounds / 5 Live commentaries: Tue 2000 England v Italy, Wed 2000 Germany v Spain.

Maisie Adam is back in Zurich with England fans recovering from the drama of the quarter-final against Sweden. Jess, Quinn and Rosa relive what it felt like watching the Lionesses nearly exit the tournament after going two nil down to Sweden, before equalising late on and sending it to extra time and then penalties. They also chat the Swedish goalkeeper taking a penalty, Lucy Bronze being her own physio and heroics from Hannah Hampton. Maisie also ticks off another name in her Lionesses challenge!Timecodes: 01:00 Riverside in Zurich 03:07 Heckled by ABBA 05:00 Keeper on keeper 08:10 Lucy Bronze penalty 12:00 Mexican wave debate

Eilidh Barbour is joined by former England internationals Izzy Christiansen and Gilly Flaherty to reflect on Spain's 2-0 win over hosts Switzerland in the Women's Euros quarter-finals in Bern. They also look ahead to tomorrow's quarter-final between France and Germany in Basel, as well as reflecting on England's victory over Sweden on penalties on Thursday.Topics: 00:36 - Spain stutter into semis 05:28 - Hosts Switzerland bow out 10:11 - France v Germany preview 15:38 - England v Sweden reflections 21:24 - Will Italy trouble England? 23:06 - Who are the favourites out of the final five? BBC Sounds / 5 Live commentaries: Sat - 2000 - QF4 - France v Germany Tue - 2000 - SF1 - Italy v England Wed - 2000 - SF2 - Spain v France/Germany

Katie Smith is joined by Vicki Sparks, former England goalkeeper Karen Bardsley, and former England captain Steph Houghton to reflect on the Lionesses’ dramatic victory over Sweden in the Women’s Euros. Hear all the reaction straight from the moment England win on penalties to progress to the semi-finals. The team discuss England’s awful first half, the super subs who changed the game, and THAT penalty shootout. England manager Sarina Wiegman, Chloe Kelly, goalscorer Michelle Agyemang and shootout hero Hannah Hampton all join the pod to react to reaching the semi-finals!Timecodes: 00:14 On-the-whistle reaction 04:05 A 'proper English' victory? 12:36 Hannah Hampton interview 16:10 Michelle Agyemang interview 22:29 Sarina Wiegman interview 27:08 Chloe Kelly interviewBBC Sounds/5 Live commentaries this week: Fri - 2000 - QF3 - Spain v Switzerland Sat - 2000 - QF4 - France v Germany

Katie Smith is joined by commentator Vicki Sparks, former England goalkeeper Karen Bardsley and the Telegraph's Luke Edwards to preview England's quarter-final against Sweden in Zurich.England manager Sarina Wiegman tells us about the mood in camp following Saturday's huge win against Wales, while Lucy Bronze discusses whether England will change their approach now they've reached the knockout stage.And we find out about Sweden's 'youth hostel'.Topics: 01:32 - 'Dark horses' Sweden 09:39 - Sarina Weigman interview 12:29 - Will Sweden target Hannah Hampton? 16:50 - How many Sweden players would get in England's starting 11? 18:55 - Ella Toone focus - will she keep her place? 26:41 - Lucy Bronze interview 36:45 - Sweden's 'youth hostel' 40:21 - Predictions BBC Sounds / 5 Live commentaries: Thu - 2000 - QF2 - Sweden v England Fri - 2000 - QF3 - Spain v Switzerland Sat - 2000 - QF4 - France v Germany

John Murray & Ali Bruce-Ball are joined by golf correspondent Iain Carter to talk about what it’s like commentating at The Open. What does ‘wearing the armband’ mean? Ali reveals the worst moment of his broadcasting career. Iain tells us his tip to be crowned Champion Golfer. All that plus more malapropisms, glossary suggestions, and Clash of the Commentators becomes Clash of the Correspondents!WhatsApp voicenotes to 08000 289 369, Emails to TCV@bbc.co.uk,03:20 Why does golf work on the radio? 05:30 How was the TCV live show in Sheffield? 07:45 Why did Iain want to be a golf commentator? 13:30 What is ‘wearing the armband’? 15:20 Ali gets told off by a golfer, 20:50 Ali’s ‘worst moment of broadcasting career’, 28:15 How did Iain get into golf commentary? 31:20 How does Iain prepare for The Open? 34:20 Clash of the Correspondents! 39:55 Malapropisms & the Great Glossary, 51:05 Who is Iain backing to win the tournament?BBC Sounds / 5 Live commentaries: Wed 2000 QF1 Norway v Italy, Thu 2000 QF2 Sweden v England, Fri 2000 QF3 Spain v Switzerland, Sat 2000 QF4 France v Germany.

Maisie Adam is joined by her Big Kick Energy co-host comedian Suzi Ruffell in St Gallen outside the cathedral, the night after England Wales. It’s the ultimate podcast crossover! Suzi and Maisie were in the stands for England against Wales, a first major tournament experience for Suzi. Suzi and Maisie talk a very hot bendy bus journey, the Wales national anthem and chicken nuggets and chips as they watched a ruthless Lionesses make it out of the groups where they will face Sweden next! They also talk where Wales need to go from here to make sure they make it to another major tournament. Timecodes: 01:00 Welcome to St Gallen & Suzi Ruffell 04:50 Wales fans & the game 08:50 Aggie Beever-Jones celebration 13:30 Suzi on her first tournament experience

Mark Chapman is joined by Nedum Onuoha, Nikita Parris and Izzy Christiansen to reflect on England progressing to the Women’s Euros quarter-finals.The team give their thoughts on the tournament so far, the state of England ahead of their quarter-final against Sweden, and former international Katie Sherwood joins the pod to discuss Wales’ campaign. Having won all three of their group games, are Norway the dark horses of the tournament? Former Norway and Tottenham goalkeeper Erik Thorstvedt weighs in. Conor McNamara commentated on the Club World Cup final, and joins the team to reflect on Chelsea’s success in the States. And finally, former Barcelona goalkeeper Ellie Roebuck joins the Monday Night Club to discuss Spain’s dominance at the Euros so far.Timecodes: 00:34 Overall opinion on the Euros so far 04:24 Thoughts on England ahead of the QFs 24:54 Reflections on Wales' debut tournament 32:21 Are Norway dark horses? 41:23 Chelsea win the Club World Cup 49:44 Spain's dominance, with Ellie RoebuckBBC Sounds / 5 Live commentaries: Wed 2000 QF1 Norway v Italy, Thu 2000 QF2 Sweden v England, Fri 2000 QF3 Spain v Switzerland, Sat 2000 QF4 France v Germany.