Podcasts about Three Lions

Newcastle and England defender Dan Burn discusses the togetherness in the Three Lions' squad and more ahead of the World Cup. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Paul Hawksbee and Andy Jacobs are back with your daily dose of World Cup build-up and a full reaction to last night's England performance. The brilliant Alex Brooker joins the show to share his thoughts on the Three Lions' chances this time around, plus we have a very special first appearance from Tinsel the Turkey, and we listen back to your predictions from the phone lines. Later on, we chat with Gary Allen and Dave Arnold, the stars of the incredible new documentary Lost Down Mexico Way, about their wild footballing adventures. We are back live from 10am on Friday morning, but if you missed any of the action, you can catch up right here on the podcast.Follow us on socials:X/Twitter: @tSHandJInstagram: @tSHandJYouTube: talkSPORT Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Despite our best efforts, the World Cup is happening again, and it's happening here. Though we were able to put it off for 400+ episodes, it's finally time for us to do some winter holiday songs about the so-called beautiful game. Ian, in particular, has a lot of say. First up, we hear "Three Lions (It's Coming Home for Christmas)" by Baddiel, Skinner and the Lightning Seeds, a 2022 holiday version of their 1996 hit. Then it's "Star of Lisbon" by Celtic FC (I guess), a holiday song that is, in a rare event on our show, not really about the holidays and ALSO just barely a song. The ranking music in this episode is the theme to "Taskmaster" as performed by David Baddiel.

It's a bit of a departure from the normal Brunton Bugle fare this week, as we go international to look ahead to this summer's World Cup in USA, Mexico and Canada!The lads cover a variety of topics - from CUFC connections to past World Cups, to the former Blues representing the Three Lions at this year's tournament! We also look at England's hopes, the rest of the teams travelling to North America and a bit on our favourite World Cup memories.There's also a quick update on any CUFC news - keep an eye out for more episodes across the summer! Lots discussed in this episode, including:

Welcome back to the Fan Debate, brought to you by Sky Bet.In this special episode we are talking all things World Cup. Will Scotland finally get out of the group and what do our English fans make of Thomas Tuchel's squad selection?Shay Given and Jamie Carragher are also joined by Jonathan Wilson, reliving some of his favourite World Cup moments, including Maradona's 2 goals in 5 minutes in 1986!We start the show by discussing the price of tickets for fans, and how many fans are being outpriced for the tournament ahead.We then move on to Scotland. Their first World Cup since 1998, brothers from the band Skerryvore, Daniel and Martin Gillespie are hopeful on getting out of the group labelling Scott McTominay and John McGinn vital players.The episode then turns to the Three Lions. The debate is initially on Thomas Tuchel's World Cup squad with big names being left out such as Adam Wharton and Trent Alexander- Arnold.We also discuss how England will set up, their chances of winning and will Tuchel favour Jude Bellingham for England's first game against Croatia?Who will have a better tournament England or Scotland? Let us know in the comments and don't forget to subscribe!00:00- Intro08:17- World Cup Ticket Prices23:32- Scotland Expectations27:25- England Squad Reactions32:20- Who Missed Out39:42- Jude Bellingham45:21- Ronaldo Messi Debate46:54- Top Three Iconic MomentsWe loved having Daniel and Martin Gillespie on from Skerryvore, here is a link to their evening of entertainment on the 12th June 2026:https://www.noscotlandnoparty2026.com/?utm_source=ig&utm_medium=social&utm_content=link_in_bio&fbclid=PAZnRzaASPyv1leHRuA2FlbQIxMQBzcnRjBmFwcF9pZA8xMjQwMjQ1NzQyODc0MTQAAafSjYg4SlqFJL-gBCGlYvLTesySuI3US1RNfTAFdWb7h76FEb3fXO44yoTuhg_aem_HEOWs6X3jlQxXDk0ZpLMzg Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Want to hear two men guessing their way through predictions for the 2026 World Cup? We've got you covered.Is This England swerves the Three Lions for once, taking a look at groups A-K and making some predictions as to how the tournament could play out.Along the way, we learn that favourites to lift the trophy aren't so clear this time around, as well as discussing who the dark horses could be. We also come to the realisation that some countries just simply cannot let go of the past - and we love them for it. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

It's a World Cup takeover! As we bring you talkSPORT's How To Win The World Cup podcast - The countdown is on and Matt Forde is assembling his finest squad of comedians and former pros to answer the only question that matters: How. To. Win.Matt Forde is joined by comedian Jacob Hawley and England legend John Barnes to discuss England ahead of the World Cup this summer and if Thomas Tuchel can guide the Three Lions to their first major tournament win since 1966.Barnes explains why England have not under achieved in previous tournaments despite public perception they should have won more in recent years.He tells us why he has no concerns over the squad that Thomas Tuchel has picked and that a united team is more important than finding room for individual talent.And he reveals the story behind his famous World in motion track in 1990 and why there has never been a football song like it since!Enjoyed this episode? Why not check out other episodes HERE! Instagram: @talkSPORT // @howtowintheworldcupTwitter: @talkSPORT YouTube: @talkSPORTWorldCup26Email: wintheworldcup@talksport.co.ukPhoto Credit: Getty Images Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

With 15 goals across 5 major tournaments, Harry Kane has long established himself as England's talisman. But now having got that 'winning feeling' with Bayern Munich, can Kane help the Three Lions end 60-years of pain and bring it home? Join Neil Humphreys & Zia-ul Raushan - LIVE every weekday at 6.50am for The Final Score only on Let's Talk Singapore | Weekdays 6-10amSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The World Cup is just over a week away and the Three Lions are in the United States preparing for their opener, but are they the right 26 men to do the job? Thomas Tuchel's selection has prompted questions, notably around Dan Burn, Djed Spence and Jordan Henderson, while big names such as Morgan Gibbs-White, Phil Foden and Cole Palmer have been left at home. Marley and Niall discuss the ins and outs before the tournament gets underway on June 11th on today's FSD. SUBSCRIBE NOW: https://footballsocialdaily.supportingcast.fm/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/fsdpod?igsh=MjQ5d29veGdoMmZ4&utm_source=qr  X: https://twitter.com/FSDPod  TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@footballsocialdaily  Telegram Group: https://t.me/FootballSocial Merch Store: https://www.etsy.com/uk/shop/FootballSocialDaily Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The 25th edition of the Football Clichés Quiz sees Adam, Charlie and Nick take on The England Pod in a World Cup trivia special. The questions include: Wikipedia-verified World Cup "Battles Of", the stars of the Three Lions video, World Cup hat-trick merchants, tournament debutants, official match balls, UK-based Trinidadians and ex-Premier League managers at this year's tournament. Play the new Happy Hunting Grounds daily quiz at games.footballcliches.com Sign up for Dreamland, the members-only Football Clichés experience, to access our exclusive new show and much more: https://dreamland.footballcliches.com Visit nordvpn.com/cliches to get four extra months on a two-year plan with NordVPN You can listen to The England Pod here Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Max Rushden and Charlie Baker step into the hot seats bringing you a packed podcast of football chat. They are joined by England legend Gary Lineker to dive deep into all things World Cup. Gary gives his definitive predictions on exactly where the Three Lions will finish, who he expects to lift the trophy as tournament favorites, and reflects honestly on the ethical issues that have surrounded past World Cups. Plus, as a man who knows a thing or two about elite goal-scoring, Gary explains why he believes Harry Kane is currently the absolute best number 9 in world football, and shares his candid thoughts on the prospect of Kane shattering his own historic England World Cup scoring record.Follow us on socials:X/Twitter: @tSHandJInstagram: @tSHandJYouTube: talkSPORT Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

It's been 261 days...But we are back! It's time to talk World Cup Fever, Thomas Tuche and the Three Lions' World Cup 2026 squad, Dear England and more. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Ep 416: England fan Dean Cornish (@DeanCornish1966) joins me to tell us about his new book, released just in time for the World cup, entitled ‘England's on their way'. Taking us on a journey through the recent qualification campaign and some of his other highlights following the Three Lions. Running time 21:07 Join the debate in our Facebook group at http://bit.ly/2hnHBzi http://www.threelionspodcast.com http://www.Twitter.com/3LionsPodcast http://www.Twitter.com/Russell_Osborne

Welcome to the Two Hundred & Seventeenth Edition of The Chronicles of Podcast! In this weeks of The Chronicles of Podcast, Story time with Tom highlights a hilarious yet bizarre Texas law that may effect England fans attending the World Cup, We discuss the weird concept of 'does anyone object?' during a wedding ceremony, Tom gets passionate about Scotland's upcoming World Cup performance, Jamie tells us about a new weird sport with 'Carjitsu' and the boys talk all about their weekend at Slam Dunk Festival, oh and Tom fights a dragonfly, all this and so much more We also bring back our regular segments including Callum's Treachings, where Callum returns with three new mind blowing thoughts from his beautiful brain, Tom's Journal where Tom reads out the funniest things he has found online this week, our Single of the Week segment featuring two brand new music releases we think deserve your attention and Jamie's Audience Participation Challenge where this week we want to know a concert you attended that was so bad you left early. Official Website - The Chronicles of Podcast Affiliate Charity - Sophie Lancaster Foundation

Adam Hurrey, Charlie Eccleshare and David Walker entertain this month's listener entries for Mesut Haaland Dicks, as the Clichés faithful nominate their niche footballing fascinations and irritations. Among the selections are the exact gait of a referee going over to check the VAR monitor, a tiny element of Baddiel & Skinner's Three Lions you have probably never noticed, the epidemic of fans "coming in peace" to rival club forums and the exact criteria for a player to be said to be “jumping ship”. Play the new Happy Hunting Grounds daily quiz at games.footballcliches.com Sign up for Dreamland, the new members-only Football Clichés experience, to access our exclusive show and much more: https://dreamland.footballcliches.com Visit nordvpn.com/cliches to get four extra months on a two-year plan with NordVPN Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Das große Saisonfinale stand an! Robin Held und Leon Kaminski reagieren auf den spannenden Kampf um Europa, die Entscheidung im Abstiegs-Krimi und die vielen emotionalen Abschiede. Auch dabei: Die Nominierung der Three Lions unter Thomas Tuchel mit vielen Kontroversen. Viel Spaß!Unsere neue Website: radioengland.deYouTube: RadioEnglandPodcastInstagram: radioenglandpodcastTikTok: radioenglandUnterstützt unsere Arbeit über PayPalAn einem Sponsoring interessiert? Erreiche uns unter radioenglandfm@gmail.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Voices of Apple TV's coverage drop by for the chaos on SDH AM- Sammy Sadovnik, Jessica Charman, Nacho Garcia, Nate Bukaty, and Devon Kerr all talk their matches and the league at the World Cup break

Box2Box, with Rob Gilbert, Michael Edgley and Willem van Denderen.Auckland and Sydney will meet in an A-League Men’s Grand Final for the first time on Saturday, in what will also be the first Australian national league grand final to be played in New Zealand. Robbie Thomson will call the action for 10/Paramount+, and returns to mull the state of the play on the pitch, and in the league, broadly.Then to England, where Arsenal are inside 24 hours from a chance to win the Premier League, and Manchester City have scooped a second trophy of the season. Henry Winter casts his esteemed eye over these clubs and plenty more - including Celtic & the Three Lions - as the British football season arrives at the finish.Also on the agenda: Melbourne City win A-League Women’s Championship, Hearts break at the final hurdle, and a look at the All Whites’ World Cup squad.Follow us on X: https://twitter.com/Box2BoxNTSLike us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100028871306243 Enjoy our written content: https://www.box2boxnts.com.au/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

It's a very special talkSPORT Daily podcast today, hosted by Angelina Kelly as Andy Goldstein and Gabby Agbonlahor are joined by James Corden!The Gavin and Stacey creator opens up about his beloved West Ham United as they face a nail-biting relegation battle—can the Hammers pull off a late escape? James also takes a trip down memory lane to discuss his iconic time as Smithy and that famous speech to the whole England squad.PLUS with the World Cup just weeks away, the trio dive into the big England debates. James and Gabby clash over who makes it into the starting XI and whether this is finally the year the Three Lions bring it home.From the London Stadium to the world stage, we've got it all covered on the talkSPORT Daily podcast!YouTube: @talkSPORTX: @talkSPORT & @talkSPORT2Instagram: @talkSPORTWebsite: talkSPORT.comProduced by: Daniel KaneEdited by: Daniel KanePhoto Credit: Getty Images Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this week's episode of the Inside Elland Road podcast co-host Chris O'Connor joins YEP chief football writer Graham Smyth to recap the win over Burnley that put Leeds United on the verge of mathematical Premier League safety. The pair discuss Leeds' recruitment on the goalscoring front, some stats worth noting, an exclusive interview with James Justin and the Whites' Three Lions interests. There are also predictions for the Tottenham Hotspur game and Chris has done his homework.

Unterschreibt Schlotterbeck nur mit dieser Klausel? Seit Monaten kämpft die BVB-Führung um die Verlängerung des bis 2027 laufenden Vertrages von Abwehr-Star Nico Schlotterbeck. Der DFB-Star, der von mehreren europäischen Top-Klubs umworben wird, hält sich seine Zukunft derzeit offen. Gemeinsam mit Marcel Reif sprechen wir über den aktuellen Stand im Schlotterbeck-Poker. Pfiffe in Wembley, Frust bei Thomas Tuchel – nach der historischen 0:1-Niederlage gegen Japan steht Englands Nationaltrainer massiv unter Druck. Noch nie zuvor hatten die Three Lions gegen ein Team aus Asien verloren. Plötzlich große WM-Sorgen bei England? Fußball-Italien liegt am Boden. Die Squadra Azzurra verpasst nach der dramatischen Quali-Pleite im Elfmeterschießen (2:5 n.E.) gegen Bosnien zum dritten Mal in Folge die Teilnahme an der WM. Ist Italien keine große Fußballnation mehr?

Yes, that's right ladies and gents. Lions Watch is back for the 2026 World Cup! After a couple of concerning displays against Uruguay and Japan, we get your thoughts and answer your questions about the Three Lions.Marcus, Luke & Jim are here to discuss the fringe players who played themselves in and out of contention, England's reliance on Harry Kane, and which player is going to give Pete a stonker this summer.Get your Ramble merch HERE.Find us on Bluesky, X, Instagram, TikTok and YouTube, and email us here: show@footballramble.com.Sign up to the Football Ramble Patreon for ad-free shows for just $5 per month: https://www.patreon.com/footballramble.***Please take the time to rate us on your podcast app. It means a great deal to the show and will make it easier for other potential listeners to find us. Thanks!*** Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Max Rushden and Andy Jacobs are joined by a packed guest list to dissect the latest in the football world. England legend Stuart Pearce gives a brutal assessment of the Three Lions' recent loss, suggesting Phil Foden may have played his way out of the World Cup squad.Paul Watson joins the conversation to highlight the incredible stories of the smaller nations who defied the odds to reach the World Cup.We also speak with Walking Football Player of the Year Spencer Pratten about his late-career rise and his journey in the game.To wrap things up, Andy delivers a characteristically bizarre edition of ‘News and Nonsense,' finally revealing the secrets behind his trouser shopping.Additionally, You can find more from us here:Instagram: @tSHandJTwitter: @tSHandJYouTube: talkSPORTWebsite: Live Radio, Breaking Sports News, Opinion - talkSPORT Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Paul Hawksbee and Andy Jacobs are back in the studio for another podcast of sporting chaos, joined by a heavyweight lineup of guests from the worlds of football and strength sports.We kick things off with journalist and Brighton local Nick Szczepanik, who gives us the definitive fan's-eye view on the Roberto De Zerbi era. Then, former Chelsea and Leeds defender Michael Duberry stops by to pull no punches on his old clubs. "Dubes" explains why he believes Chelsea's season is effectively over and weighs in on the current state of affairs at Elland Road.We are honored to be joined in person by Meg Robson-Austin, the reigning World's Strongest Woman. Meg shares the incredible story of her rise to the top of the podium, the reality of elite strength training, and what it's like to be the most powerful woman on the planet.Finally, with England facing a clinical Japanese side, we talk to Japanese football expert Alan Gibson. He gives us the lowdown on the "Samurai Blue," which players the Three Lions need to fear, and why Japan is becoming a global powerhouse in the modern game.Additionally, You can find more from us here:Instagram: @tSHandJTwitter: @tSHandJYouTube: talkSPORTWebsite: Live Radio, Breaking Sports News, Opinion - talkSPORT Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this special exclusive interview brought to you by Sky Bet, Gary Neville sits down with Kyle Walker as he brings the curtain down on his international career with England.With an incredible 96 caps for the Three Lions, Walker reflects on the highs and lows of his England journey, from breaking into the national team to helping rebuild the squad after the disappointing defeat to Iceland at EURO 2016.Walker also played in some of England's biggest matches in recent history, including two EURO finals against Italy and Spain. Looking back, would he change anything to help England finally get over the line?Is Kyle Walker the greatest English right back of all time? Let us know in the comments and don't forget to like and subscribe so you never miss an episode!00:00 - Intro00:50 - International Retirement, why now?04:49 - England Career Reflections07:46 - Bayern Interest under Tuchel08:47 - How England Changed Since 201623:17 - World Cup Chances Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Former Premier League Golden Boot winner Jimmy Floyd Hasselbaink joins Ally McCoist and Ray Parlour for a special sit-down on the talkSPORT Daily Podcast.Jimmy gives his verdict on Chelsea's push for Champions League football and new boss Liam Rosenior, discusses working with Gareth Southgate with England, and shares his thoughts on the current Three Lions squad.Plus, the panel debate the Premier League title race, Arsenal's mentality in big moments, and whether Declan Rice or Harry Kane could be the next English Ballon d'Or winner.Photo Credit: Getty ImagesProduced by: Daniel KaneEdited by: Daniel Kane Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Au sommaire de Radio Foot internationale ce mardi à 16h10 T.U., rediffusion 21h10 T.U. : -Liga. Les Merengue douchés hier soir (2 mars 2026) par le voisin Getafe, lors du match de clôture de la 26è journée ; - Bundesliga, le Bayern Munich a remporté la 2è manche du Klassiker à Dortmund. ; - On n'arrête plus Bamba Dieng ! ; - Une 7è sélection nationale pour Patrice Neveu. - Liga. Les Merengue douchés hier soir (2 mars 2026) par le voisin Getafe, lors du match de clôture de la 26è journée. Superbe but d'un joueur bien connu en L1, l'Uruguayen Martin Satriano. 2è revers de suite pour les joueurs d'Arbeloa, inédit depuis 6 ans. Les Blancos n'ont pas trouvé la solution face au bloc compact des Azulones. Rebond attendu vendredi à Vigo, avant de recevoir Manchester City en 8è de finale aller de Ligue des Champions. - Mbappé toujours préservé, le Bondynois soigne un genou qui pose problème depuis fin décembre 2025. Trop utilisé depuis le début de la saison ? Faut-il s'inquiéter pour le « Kyks » à l'approche du Mondial ? - Bundesliga, le Bayern Munich a remporté la 2è manche du Klassiker à Dortmund. Les Borussen se sont fait renverser par les Rekordmeister, avec un but tardif de Joshua Kimmich. Harry Kane continue d'empiler les buts. L'international des Three Lions a inscrit son 4è doublé consécutif en championnat. 30 buts cette saison, et 45 toutes compétitions confondues ! Indispensable ? Les Bavarois foncent vers le titre, les Schwarz-Gelben éternels seconds ? Sortis par Bergame en barrages, ils ne se consoleront pas avec la C1. - On n'arrête plus Bamba Dieng ! L'attaquant sénégalais du FC Lorient est en pleine forme depuis le début de l'année 2026. Ralenti par les blessures, le joueur mis en confiance par son entraineur et redevenu constant, va-t-il retourner en sélection ? - Une 7è sélection nationale pour Patrice Neveu. L'expérimenté technicien tricolore s'installe sur le banc des Éperviers, avec l'objectif de qualifier la sélection togolaise pour la prochaine CAN. Avec Victor Missistrano : Patrick Juillard, Étienne Moatti et David Lortholary- Technique/réalisation : Laurent Salerno -- Anne Dufort-Cornillet/Pierre Guérin.

Au sommaire de Radio Foot internationale ce mardi à 16h10 T.U., rediffusion 21h10 T.U. : -Liga. Les Merengue douchés hier soir (2 mars 2026) par le voisin Getafe, lors du match de clôture de la 26è journée ; - Bundesliga, le Bayern Munich a remporté la 2è manche du Klassiker à Dortmund. ; - On n'arrête plus Bamba Dieng ! ; - Une 7è sélection nationale pour Patrice Neveu. - Liga. Les Merengue douchés hier soir (2 mars 2026) par le voisin Getafe, lors du match de clôture de la 26è journée. Superbe but d'un joueur bien connu en L1, l'Uruguayen Martin Satriano. 2è revers de suite pour les joueurs d'Arbeloa, inédit depuis 6 ans. Les Blancos n'ont pas trouvé la solution face au bloc compact des Azulones. Rebond attendu vendredi à Vigo, avant de recevoir Manchester City en 8è de finale aller de Ligue des Champions. - Mbappé toujours préservé, le Bondynois soigne un genou qui pose problème depuis fin décembre 2025. Trop utilisé depuis le début de la saison ? Faut-il s'inquiéter pour le « Kyks » à l'approche du Mondial ? - Bundesliga, le Bayern Munich a remporté la 2è manche du Klassiker à Dortmund. Les Borussen se sont fait renverser par les Rekordmeister, avec un but tardif de Joshua Kimmich. Harry Kane continue d'empiler les buts. L'international des Three Lions a inscrit son 4è doublé consécutif en championnat. 30 buts cette saison, et 45 toutes compétitions confondues ! Indispensable ? Les Bavarois foncent vers le titre, les Schwarz-Gelben éternels seconds ? Sortis par Bergame en barrages, ils ne se consoleront pas avec la C1. - On n'arrête plus Bamba Dieng ! L'attaquant sénégalais du FC Lorient est en pleine forme depuis le début de l'année 2026. Ralenti par les blessures, le joueur mis en confiance par son entraineur et redevenu constant, va-t-il retourner en sélection ? - Une 7è sélection nationale pour Patrice Neveu. L'expérimenté technicien tricolore s'installe sur le banc des Éperviers, avec l'objectif de qualifier la sélection togolaise pour la prochaine CAN. Avec Victor Missistrano : Patrick Juillard, Étienne Moatti et David Lortholary- Technique/réalisation : Laurent Salerno -- Anne Dufort-Cornillet/Pierre Guérin.

What fuels a striker determined to prove himself on the biggest stage — and silence the doubters along the way?In this episode of the talkSPORT Daily, Darren Bent sits down with Ivan Toney for a candid and wide-ranging conversation about ambition, setbacks and unfinished business.Toney opens up about his dream of representing England at this summer's World Cup, and what it would mean to pull on the Three Lions shirt on football's biggest stage. He reflects honestly on his move to Saudi Arabia, why the timing felt right, and whether he'd ever return to the Premier League.He also reveals who he wants to win the league, discusses Brentford's season so far and picks his Premier League strikers Mount Rushmore!Honest, reflective and fiercely motivated, this is an in-depth look at a striker still hungry for more.Produced by: Daniel KaneEdited by: Daniel KanePhoto Credit: TalkSPORT Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Daniel Jeremiah dropped real Detroit Lions intel on a two-hour NFL pre-combine conference call with roughly 150 media members. Three Lions-centric questions made the queue. The answers steered straight to offensive tackle and contingency planning. This Detroit Lions Podcast zeroes in on what matters for pick 17 and March. OT at 17: Monroe Freeling and Blake Miller Asked about offensive tackles at No. 17, Jeremiah immediately named Monroe Freeling of Georgia and Blake Miller of Clemson as fits he believes the Detroit Lions could consider. It is early in the process, and these are his opinions, but those were the first two prospects he tied to Detroit's draft slot. Both are squarely in the conversation before the NFL combine. Why Freeling resonates: learning curve and toughness Jeremiah outlined why Freeling stands out. Quick learner. Still improving. Limited experience but trending up. He added an off-field note with on-field value: Freeling's mother is a yoga instructor, which he views as a positive for injury prevention. He also relayed a durability moment. Freeling was expected to miss a game with a high ankle sprain. He said he felt healthy enough to go, entered on an emergency basis, then played the entire game and played well. That combination of growth, recovery habits, and resilience landed with the room. Free-agent tackle buzz and the contingency map Unprompted, Jeremiah said the Lions are sniffing around the free agent offensive tackle class. He did not elaborate. On the podcast, we walked through the practical outcomes of that note. It can be veteran insurance if a rookie tackle is the pick at 17. It can cover the possibility that Giovanni Manu is not ready to be the next man up. It can protect the depth spot that Dan Skipper filled. The class lacks sizzle, but there are playable options. Jermaine Illuminore has had decent starting stretches with the Lions and Raiders. He is not Taylor Decker, but he can start if needed. Braxton Jones is coming off a rough season. Jack Conklin brings a long injury history in Cleveland. Former Michigan State Spartan. Chicago area roots. Tough profile, but questions remain. Many in this market are primarily right tackles. This draft also gives Detroit room to stack swings. Beyond Freeling and Miller, there are many tackles in range throughout the weekend. Names mentioned as possibilities included Spencer Branch Manu, Caleb Holmes, Caleb Tiernan, and Dimitris Brown of Texas A and M as a Day 3 type the Lions could like. Doubling up is not out of the question if the board cooperates. For the Detroit Lions, the path at tackle runs through No. 17 and the veteran aisle. The next two weeks before the NFL combine will sharpen it. #detroitlions #lions #detroitlionspodcast #nfl #monroefreeling #blakemiller #freeagentoffensivetackles #taylordecker #giovannimanu #danieljeremiah #highanklesprain #jermaineilluminore #braxtonjones #jacksonconklin Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

I'm half-Welsh. My dad hails from cwmbran. And so presenting on Sky Sports News as Wales wound their way in magical fashion to the semi-finals of Euro 2016 is a treasured memory. A special summer - counterbalanced by the fact that I'm half-English and Wayne's Rooney's Three Lions were dumped out by Iceland in ignominious fashion. Ouch. That still hurts. But it was also a special time for the country Wales knocked out in the last-16 stage: Northern Ireland. It was their first and only, to date, time at The European Championship. Paul Gilmour was a firsthand bystander to the squad's exploits in qualifying and then in the tournament itself in France. He was the dedicated team reporter for Sky Sports News. It would have been a memorable assignment for any football person. But particularly poignant for Paul who hails from Northern Ireland. He wasn't born when his country qualified for the 1958 and 1982 World Cups. He was barely born when they made the World Cup in Mexico in 86. But in 2016 he was front and centre to cover a joyous time for his country. The team won only one of four games played in the tournament but made indelible memories, particularly the cacophonous singing of ‘Will Grigg is on fire!” Even though Grigg didn't get on the pitch during Euro 2016! It's a classic old school soccer story. But a very human one too. Hope you enjoy!Go well and keep moving, Teddy********Partner Details Chief Sponsor: Bang & Olufsen Cheltenham: https://stores.bang-olufsen.com/en/united-kingdom/cheltenham/unit-15-the-courtyard-montpellier-streetInfo on Sponsor Offerings: For 15% off Herring Shoes enter the code SPORTANDLIFE at checkout at - https://www.herringshoes.co.ukFor 30% off Cytoplan supplements for your first purchase at https://www.cytoplan.co.uk and a 10% discount ongoing: Check out the intro to the podcast.For a 10% discount with GHS Cheltenham Clinics' Health Checks - https://ghsclinics.health, contact me: teddy@drapermedia.co.uk 

Ep 402: Once again it's time to take a look at which England players moved in January, I give my take on all this World Cup boycott talk and I preview the Nations League draw. Running time 35:00 Join the debate in our Facebook group at http://bit.ly/2hnHBzi http://www.threelionspodcast.com http://www.Twitter.com/3LionsPodcast http://www.Twitter.com/Russell_Osborne

Season 19 Episode 25: Last week, we had Sonny Baker with us, casting an eye to the future of England fast bowling. Today, a player similarly highly-rated, Tawanda Muyeye. In Muyeye's case, having represented Zimbabwe at youth level, his family had to flee as a result of political persecution. A fresh start in England as an asylum seeker followed, which saw him score mountains of schoolboy runs before quickly ending up on Kent's books. Now 24, the stylish right-hander remains in the process of moving from refugee to citizen, but all things being equal, this time next year he should be eligible for England selection. Showing he has what it takes across formats, dreams of wearing the Three Lions burn brightly for this kind and articulate young man. And as you'll detect in this chat, he's someone who is firmly focused on living in the present rather than being trapped within his complex backstory. Australia brings memories that last a lifetime. Visit ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Australia.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Get your copy of Bedtime Tales for Cricket Tragics: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠linktr.ee/tfwbook⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Support the show with a Nerd Pledge at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠patreon.com/thefinalword⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Stop snoring with 10% off a Zeus device: use code TFW2026 at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠zeussleeps.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Get yourself some lovely BIG Boots UK, with 10% off at this link: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.bigboots.co.uk/?ref=thefinalword⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Try the new Stomping Ground Final Word beer, or join Patreon to win a case: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠stompingground.beer⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Maurice Blackburn Lawyers - fighting for workers since 1919: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠mauriceblackburn.com.au⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Get your big NordVPN discount: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠nordvpn.com/tfw⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Get 10% off Glenn Maxwell's sunnies: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠t20vision.com/FINALWORD⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Find previous episodes at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠finalwordcricket.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Title track by ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Urthboy⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Can Thomas Tuchel succeed where others have fallen short? With the 2026 FIFA World Cup on the horizon, the Three Lions are roaring louder than ever. In this episode, we break down England's flawless qualifying campaign—eight wins, zero goals conceded—and analyze how Tuchel has transformed this squad into a tactical juggernaut.We discuss Harry Kane's relentless pursuit of silverware, Marcus Rashford's incredible resurgence at Barcelona, and the world-class midfield engine of Jude Bellingham and Declan Rice. From defensive stability to bench depth with the likes of Phil Foden and Eberechi Eze, we ask the big question: Is this the most balanced England squad since 1966? Join us as we size up the competition and evaluate if England can truly outmaneuver giants like Spain and Argentina on the world's biggest stage. 2026 FIFA World Cup, England National Team, Thomas Tuchel, Harry Kane, Three Lions

Ep 401: I chat with Watford and England fan Rio Woolf (@Rio_Woolf) who also plays amputee footballer for Chelsea. I also pay my tributes to former Three Lions Colin McDonald and Martin Chivers who both recently passed. Running time 41:53 Join the debate in our Facebook group at http://bit.ly/2hnHBzi http://www.threelionspodcast.com http://www.Twitter.com/3LionsPodcast http://www.Twitter.com/Russell_Osborne

We are joined by the Three Lions maestro this week, comedian and writer, David Baddiel! For the man with many strings to his bow, mum made latkes which were a big hit. We spoke about his new series ‘Cat Man' and why cats deserve more airtime, his perfect ‘Full English', his love of curries, being kidnapped for the greatest meal of his life, his allergy to alcohol, singing karaoke with Blur and the legacy of ‘Three Lions'. David's limited series ‘Cat Man' is released on Channel 4 on 16th January, so don't miss out. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Ep 400: Finally, the episode where I get together fans of all three of our 2026 World Cup group opponents. Delighted to be joined by Lovre (@croatian_footy) from Croatia, Habib (@habibmohammed09) from Ghana & Mani (@Nomad_AeE) from Panama. They tell us their thoughts of playing England in the World Cup later this year, and who the players to look out for could be. Running time 1:07:31 Join the debate in our Facebook group at http://bit.ly/2hnHBzi http://www.threelionspodcast.com http://www.Twitter.com/3LionsPodcast http://www.Twitter.com/Russell_Osborne

Ep 399: Happy New Year to you all. The podcast returns, and once again we're discussing FIFA and the 2026 World Cup. I'm delighted to be joined by Thomas Concannon from the FSA (@WeAreTheFSA) who tells us what they have been doing and will continue to do, on behalf of the fans. Running time 35:55 Join the debate in our Facebook group at http://bit.ly/2hnHBzi http://www.threelionspodcast.com http://www.Twitter.com/3LionsPodcast http://www.Twitter.com/Russell_Osborne

In this episode, Jack, Matt, and Chippy dissect England's latest calamitous performance. Is it time for Bazball 2.0 or is this just another 'moral victory' for the Poms? The lads go deep on what it's really going to take for the Three Lions to recover some semblance of dignity, and perhaps even win a game of cricket abroad. It's a bumpy road ahead, and we're here for the ride. Then, we turn our attention to the hot mess that is the BCCI's red-ball setup. Coach Gautam Gambhir is facing a social media firing squad after recent Test losses, but are the calls to sack him justified? The team is in transition, the preparation is a shambles, and the pressure is mounting. We cut through the noise to figure out if it's Gambhir's tactics or a deeper structural failure that's the real issue. Links to podcast audio: https://linktr.ee/thecricketpod Our website: thecricketpod.com Support the podcast: patreon.com/thecricketpod Buy merchandise: https://seriouscricket.co.uk/teamwear/stores/the-cricket-podcast/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/thecricketpod Buy coffee: https://cricketcoffeeco.com/products/the-cricket-podcast-coffee Twitter and Instagram: @thecricketpod Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Ep 392: That's it, a full house, 8 out of 8, confirmed by two 2-0 England wins over Serbia and Albania. Join me as I take you from Wembley to Tirana via Mount Gamti and Lake Bovilla. Running time 34:53  Join the debate in our Facebook group at http://bit.ly/2hnHBzi http://www.threelionspodcast.com http://www.Twitter.com/3LionsPodcast http://www.Twitter.com/Russell_Osborne

In just seven months time we'll all be sat down, pint in hand, flare up bum, watching England kick their first ball at the 2026 World Cup. But which of Tommy Tuchel's lions will be lucky enough to get a starting spot?Marcus, Luke & Jim pick out the 11 players they'd like to see start the tournament, and which players might be best off the bench. Plus, which current England player would make the best future Three Lions boss?Find us on Bluesky, X, Instagram, TikTok and YouTube, and email us here: show@footballramble.com.Sign up to the Football Ramble Patreon for ad-free shows for just $5 per month: https://www.patreon.com/footballramble.***Please take the time to rate us on your podcast app. It means a great deal to the show and will make it easier for other potential listeners to find us. Thanks!*** Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Gav's away living it up in Ohio, so Ells and Justin take the reins for a packed international-break episode — the last one of the year (thankfully).We start with a full Arsenal international rundown: every minute, every goal, and every storyline, including Zubimendi's finish, Saka and Eze's strikes for England, the strange media reaction, and Saka joining the Three Lions' leadership group.Then we get into the bad news:Gabriel's injury, Calafiori being sent home, and the growing list of attackers still out. From Jesus and Martinelli to Havertz, Madueke and Ødegaard, Justin and Ells break down what it means for the squad, who can cover, and why this stretch already feels like a battle of survival.We also dive into the Maurizio Miceli rumours, the shifting shape of Arsenal's recruitment team, and how the club is trying to sharpen its talent-identification pipeline. Edu era, Berta era, head of football intelligence… we get into all of it.There's time too for the Premier League vs UEFA spat over Boxing Day fixtures, a look at who's already qualified for the World Cup, and a full “us vs us” comparison — last season vs this season after eleven games. Points, goal difference, tough fixtures, Opta predictions, and how the injuries frame everything we're seeing.Finally, we preview the brutal block ahead: Spurs → Bayern → Chelsea → Brentford → Villa, and what Arsenal need to survive it.Another international break in the books — Thursday we shift fully into North London Derby mode.International goals, media bias, injuries everywhere and Miceli rumours — Arsenal's season is starting to feel like survival mode.Chapters:(00:00) – Arteta's Non-Negotiables Intro(03:41) – Arsenal Players on International Duty: Full Recap(08:59) – Media Bias, England Coverage & Player Treatment(12:43) – Bukayo Saka Joins England's Leadership Group?(15:03) – Arsenal World Cup Qualification Check: Who's In, Who's Not(18:12) – Injury Update: Gabriel & Calafiori Concerns(25:20) – PT.2 Recruitment Department: The Miceli Rumours Explained(27:55) – Can ‘1–2 Year Early' Signings Work at Arsenal?(30:36) – The Hale End Difference & Player Development Windows(31:48) – Selling Smart: Liverpool, Chelsea & Arsenal's Model(33:58) – Edu Era vs Berta Era: What's Changed?(35:32) – Who is Maurizio Miceli? Profile & Napoli Track Record(38:32) – Premier League vs UEFA(42:22) – Us vs Us: Season-on-Season Comparison (24/25 vs 25/26)(46:42) – Opta Predictions: Arsenal 65% Favourites? Are We Better?(50:50) – Next Block of Fixtures: Full Run-In Assessment

England host Serbia tonight to kick off the international break. And it's a GUARANTEED barn-burner, isn't it?With a royal vacancy now open, Luke and Vish join the call to crown Prince Marcus. Plus, we answer some of your burning questions about the Three Lions as we edge ever closer to bringing that beautiful trophy back to the Kingdom.Find us on Bluesky, X, Instagram, TikTok and YouTube, and email us here: show@footballramble.com.Sign up to the Football Ramble Patreon for ad-free shows for just $5 per month: https://www.patreon.com/footballramble.***Please take the time to rate us on your podcast app. It means a great deal to the show and will make it easier for other potential listeners to find us. Thanks!*** Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Ep 391: It's the last international window of 2025, England have already qualified for the 2026 World Cup, but we still need to play Serbia and home and Albania away. I'm joined by Filip from Belgrade and Alden (@TheAlboBoy) tells us about Albania. Running time 56:07 Join the debate in our Facebook group at http://bit.ly/2hnHBzi http://www.threelionspodcast.com http://www.Twitter.com/3LionsPodcast http://www.Twitter.com/Russell_Osborne

Ep 390: I chat with Joey D'Urso (X @josephmdurso) about his book ‘More than a shirt', we cover England shirts and some more random ones, I also touch on how our Young Lions are faring over in Qatar in the U17 World Cup. Running time 33:44 Join the debate in our Facebook group at http://bit.ly/2hnHBzi http://www.threelionspodcast.com http://www.Twitter.com/3LionsPodcast http://www.Twitter.com/Russell_Osborne

The latest guest in our ‘Bred a Blue' series has had quite an eventful football journey since making his one and only first team appearance for Everton. Chris Long netted a friendly goal against Paderborn as a teenager and played at Goodison in the Europa League before accepting that the level of competition for striking places was just too much...although in hindsight he wishes he'd signed the three-year deal that Roberto Martinez offered him. “I was fuming when we signed Samuel Eto'o,” he grins, looking back at his struggle to break through. “We had Jelavic, and Lukaku was on fire. Arouna Kone was there too, but I knew I was better than him!” Chris Long can also name Harry Kane and Eric Dier as teammates, and he admits that he never saw an England record breaker when he first partnered the current Three Lions captain in an international youth team. And he credits a current Everton Academy staff member with helping Dier become an international Premier League footballer. After leaving Everton, Long played for Sean Dyche, worked with David Weir, got knocked out on his debut for Motherwell and quickly learned that being a professional footballer isn't always the glamorous existence it seems. “Everyone thinks it's sunshine and rainbows but it's actually not. I've had more lows than highs and I wish I'd had more highs than lows but it's the best job in the world and I love it. I thought I'd be Everton's number nine for years and be the main man but football isn't like that. And life isn't like that. But at least I can tell my son I played for Everton.” Chris Long's career has been something of a rollercoaster but he's back enjoying his football and is looking forward to the start of a new season…on the other side of the world!

In 1885, H. Rider Haggard introduced Allan Quatermain, elephant hunter extraordinaire, in his best-selling African adventure novel 'King Solomon's Mines'. Haggard went on to publish twelve Quatermain novels and several novellas and short stories, including the four in this collection. 'Allan's Wife' explains how Quatermain became a hunter early in life and recounts the tragedy of his brief marriage to Stella, his childhood sweetheart. The three shorter tales are hunting yarns narrated by Quatermain as an old man. In 'Hunter Quatermain', Allan is faced with a raging wounded buffalo and in 'A Tale of Three Lions' and 'Long Odds', he takes on no less than seven lions. First published in 1889, this collection was re-published as the twenty-fourth volume of the celebrated Newcastle Forgotten Fantasy Library series in 1980.Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

In 1885, H. Rider Haggard introduced Allan Quatermain, elephant hunter extraordinaire, in his best-selling African adventure novel 'King Solomon's Mines'. Haggard went on to publish twelve Quatermain novels and several novellas and short stories, including the four in this collection. 'Allan's Wife' explains how Quatermain became a hunter early in life and recounts the tragedy of his brief marriage to Stella, his childhood sweetheart. The three shorter tales are hunting yarns narrated by Quatermain as an old man. In 'Hunter Quatermain', Allan is faced with a raging wounded buffalo and in 'A Tale of Three Lions' and 'Long Odds', he takes on no less than seven lions. First published in 1889, this collection was re-published as the twenty-fourth volume of the celebrated Newcastle Forgotten Fantasy Library series in 1980.Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Geoff Shreeves and former England and Arsenal striker Alan Smith join the Morning Footy crew to break down the latest on the Three Lions. After a 3-0 friendly win over Wales featuring goals from Aston Villa duo Ollie Watkins and Morgan Rodgers, the panel debates where they fit into Thomas Tuchel's plans, and how the new England boss is shaping his squad ahead of the 2026 World Cup. Plus, Alan chimes in about Arsenal striker Viktor Gyökeres. Morning Footy is available for free on the Audacy app as well as Apple Podcasts, Spotify and wherever else you listen to podcasts. Visit the ⁠betting arena on CBSSports.com⁠ for all the latest in ⁠sportsbook reviews⁠ and ⁠sportsbook promos⁠ for ⁠betting on soccer⁠ For more soccer coverage from CBS Sports, visit ⁠https://www.cbssports.com/soccer/⁠ To hear more from the CBS Sports Podcast Network, visit ⁠https://www.cbssports.com/podcasts/⁠ Watch UEFA Champions League, UEFA Europa League, UEFA Europa Conference League, UEFA Women's Champions League, EFL Championship, EFL League Cup, Carabao Cup, Serie A, Coppa Italia, CONCACAF Nations League, CONCACAF World Cup Qualifiers, Lamar Hunt U.S. Open Cup, NWSL, Scottish Premiership, AFC Champion League by subscribing to ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Paramount+⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Visit the betting arena on CBS Sports.com: ⁠https://www.cbssports.com/betting/⁠ For all the latest in sportsbook reviews: ⁠https://www.cbssports.com/betting/news/sportsbook-promos/⁠ And sportsbook promos: ⁠https://www.cbssports.com/betting/news/sportsbook-promos/ To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Poul Anderson's 1961 novel Three Hearts and Three Lions is one of the cornerstone influences on Dungeons and Dragons: a medieval-inflected romp through creature encounters and chivalric romance, featuring the world's most terrifying version of troll. Jack and Kate, our paladins of pulp, armor up and prepare to do battle with a veritable monster manual of menace in this month's book. What makes old D&D art so damn compelling? How does Nazi-punching figure into this fantasy adventure? Why is this sword named after the virtual assistant inside my Microsoft device? All these questions–plus a lengthy digression on enormous tomes–and more will be explored on this episode of Bad Books for Bad People. Find us at BadBooksBadPeople.com, on Twitter @badbooksbadppl, Instagram @badbooksbadpeople, on Bluesky @badbooksbadppl.bsky.social, and on Facebook. Got questions, comments or feedback? Email us at badbooksbadpeople@gmail.com