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Jul 14, 2025 • 58min
Monday Night Club: Women’s Euros Quarter-Finals beckon & Chelsea win the Club World Cup
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.

Jul 13, 2025 • 29min
Women’s Euros: England thrash Wales to progress
Katie Smith has reaction to England 6-1 Wales at UEFA Women’s EURO 2025. She’s joined by Karen Bardsley, Danny Gabbidon and Vicki Sparks. Also hear from Sarina Wiegman, Rhian Wilkinson, Beth Mead and Alessia Russo.02:40 Did we overcook the rivalry?
04:00 Could be Jess Fishlock’s last game,
05:25 Proper team performance from England?
08:25 Beth Mead INTERVIEW,
11:45 Sarina Wiegman INTERVIEW,
15:25 What did we learn from England?
19:30 Rhian Wilkinson INTERVIEW,
21:15 Wilkinson: “This team isn’t fit enough”,
24:40 Alessia Russo INTERVIEW,
27:00 England avoid Spain’s half of draw.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.

Jul 12, 2025 • 47min
Women’s Euros: England & Wales prepare to clash
Katie Smith looks ahead to England vs Wales at UEFA Women’s EURO 2025.She’s joined by Steph Houghton, Nedum Onuoha, Vicki Sparks and Danny Gabbidon. Also hear from Grace Clinton, Ella Toone, Sarina Wiegman, Angharad James and Hannah Cain.Timecodes
03:05 All to play for for England & Wales
04:35 Excited for Spain-Switzerland QF
09:35 Wiegman gets tactical tweaks right
13:00 Which England is the real England?
17:35 Grace Clinton INTERVIEW
24:50 Shutting out the outside noise
33:25 Ella Toone INTERVIEW
34:35 Wales chat with Danny Gabbidon
39:50 Hannah Cain INTERVIEW
42:35 Will Sarina Wiegman make changes?
43:46 Angharad James INTERVIEW
44:54 Sarina Wiegman INTERVIEW

Jul 11, 2025 • 40min
Women’s Euros: Wales & England prepare to face off in St Gallen
Ben Haines, Ellen White and Jen Beattie talk Group B as Spain finish top with Italy second and both making it through to the quarter-finals. Ellen and Jen reflect on England so far and what they will come up against when they face Wales on Sunday in St Gallen. The team chat who is standing out as favourites so far, plus the significance of hosts Switzerland making it out of the groups for the first time in their history. Hear from inside both camps, England’s Grace Clinton and Wales forward Hannah Cain.Timecodes:
01:00 Ben, Ellen & Jen reunited!
03:10 Group B is decided!
11:00 Ruthless England
19:50 Grace Clinton
25:30 England v Wales emotion
30:25 Hannah Cain
35:00 What it means to players families

Jul 10, 2025 • 17min
Women's Euros: Maisie Adam's Euro’s Fan Diary
Maisie Adam is back talking all things Euros as England and Wales prepare for their last group match against each other! Jill Scott drops by to personally deliver a coffee to Maisie and also reflects on that huge Lioness win against the Netherlands. Super fans Beth, Chelsea and Ash talk all things Wales, what that Jess Fishlock goal meant and the return of Sophie Ingle! Timecodes:
01:00 Supporting Wales & England…
03:30 Jill Scott brings Maisie a flat white!
07:20 Wales legacy & experience
11:50 Visibility

Jul 9, 2025 • 44min
Women's Euros: Lauren James kickstarts England's tournament
Katie Smith presents reaction as a Lauren James brace helps the Lionesses record their first win of UEFA Women's Euro 2025. She's joined by Vicki Sparks, Nikita Parris and Karen Bardsley as England defeat the Netherlands 4-0 in Zurich. Also hear interviews with Sarina Wiegman, Jess Carter and Ella Toone. Meanwhile, Eilidh Barbour and Danny Gabbidon react after Wales create history by scoring their first ever goal at an international tournament, despite losing 4-1 to France. Plus, we hear from a very proud Rhian Wilkinson.TIMECODES
01:00 England 4-0 Netherlands analysis
14:55 Ella Toone interview
25:40 Sarina Wiegman interview
30:41 France 4-1 Wales analysis
41:37 Rhian Wilkinson interview5 Live/BBC Sounds commentaries this week:Thursday: Switzerland v Finland (8pm) - 5 Live
Friday: Spain v Italy (8pm) - 5 Live
Saturday: Germany v Sweden (8pm) - 5 Live
Sunday: England v Wales (8pm) - 5 Live

Jul 8, 2025 • 49min
Women's Euros: England & Wales look to bounce back
Katie Smith presents a preview of England & Wales' crunch games at Euro 2025. Hear from England pair Sarina Wiegman and Alessia Russo, as well as Wales manager Rhian Wilkinson.Ellen White and Steph Houghton join Katie as England prepare for a must-win game against The Netherlands after opening day defeat against France. Lionesses boss Wiegman insists England are up for the fight, while Russo assesses her chemistry with England's variety of attacking options.Also hear from Rivkah op het Veld on how the Dutch could hurt England, and get the latest on Wales ahead of their massive game against France.Timecodes:
01:00 MD-1
06:15 Sarina Wiegman interview
09:35 Lionesses "up for the fight"
13:40 Problem areas
21:30 Alessia Russo interview
25:50 England's attacking options
29:40 A must-win game for England
33:00 Dutch track w/ Rivkah op het Veld
40:10 Wales team bus incident & Rhian Wilkinson
43:45 Wales v France
47:00 Jess Fishlock interview5 Live commentaries coming up this week:
Wed 1700 England v Netherlands on 5 Live
Wed 2000 France v Wales on 5 Live
Thu 2000 Norway v Switzerland on 5 Live

Jul 7, 2025 • 24min
Women’s Euros: Hannah Hampton on England’s Euro’s Hopes
Katie Smith speaks to Hannah Hampton ahead of England’s second match of Euro 2025. Hear what she made of her first match in a major tournament, and her outlook on England’s future in the competition ahead of Netherlands on Wednesday. Former England goalkeeper Karen Bardsley joins Katie as they assess England’s chances of success against Netherlands. Plus, hear from Georgia Stanway on her thoughts about how the camp reacted to Saturday’s defeat, and how they’re looking ahead to the next match.TIME CODES: 02.55 – Hannah Hampton
18.20 – Georgia Stanway

Jul 6, 2025 • 42min
Women’s Euros: What do England change against the Netherlands?
Ben Haines, England women’s record goal scorer Ellen White and The Guardian’s Tom Garry dissect where it went wrong for England against France. Ellen shares her insight into how England and Sarina will respond to the defeat and what needs to be different against Netherlands, which has become a must win game. Tom talks selection and who struggled against France but also how the Lionesses have been able to bounce back from defeats in the past. Ellen was at the Wales game in Lucerne as they made their debut at a major tournament and what the atmosphere was like as Viv Miedema scored her 100th goal. The team also reflect on how the tournament has started and how Switzerland have embraced the Euros!Timecodes:
01:00 Welcome to Zurich!
04:20 VAR
15:30 England bouncing back
24:30 Viv Miedema gets her 100th goal!
30:30 What can Wales do now?
36:10 Switzerland as hosts

Jul 5, 2025 • 41min
Women’s Euros: England & Wales both lose openers
Alessia Russo, a forward for Arsenal and the England national team, and Danny Gabbidon, former professional footballer and Wales international, join the discussion following the Women's Euro 2025. They dissect England's surprising loss to France, focusing on tactical errors and key player performances. Russo reflects on a contentious moment in the match, while Gabbidon analyzes Wales' disappointing opener against the Netherlands. Both share insights on the necessity for resilience and adaptation as the tournament progresses.