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Essential Euros: Our big semi-final preview featuring Izzy Christiansen, Mark Ogden, Rob Dorsett and Chesney Hawkes!

England are into the semi-finals of Euro 2024 and Juliette Ferrington looks ahead to the match against the Netherlands with Lioness Izzy Christiansen and journalist Mark Ogden. We get the latest from the England camp with Sky Sports News' Rob Dorsett and speak to Sky Sports' football journalist Sam Blitz. Plus, we’re joined by England fan and pop legend Chesney Hawkes who sings “Hey Jude”, chats Bellingham and Rice, and discusses going on stage during penalties. Timings: 01:00 Rob Dorsett with the latest from the England camp 11:00 Izzy Christiansen and Mark Ogden look ahead to England’s match with the Netherlands.31:00 Chesney Hawkes joins the pod to sing “Hey Jude” and talk all things England.39:00 Sam Blitz looks ahead to France against Spain in the other semi-final. Watch us live, Monday to Friday, 10am until Midday on Sky Sports News or listen to the podcast as soon as we come off air. To get involved you can send a voice note or message via WhatsApp to 07514 917075.For advertising opportunities email: [email protected].

Jul 8, 202447 min

Essential Euros: Penalty perfection! England set up Netherlands semi-final after shoot-out success against the Swiss

England are through to the semi-finals of Euro 2024 after beating Switzerland on penalties in Dusseldorf.Hear from England manager, Gareth Southgate, captain Harry Kane and penalty heroes Bukayo Saka and Jordan Pickford after they earned their place in the last four.Plus Gary Neville gives his thoughts on the win, Rob Dorsett shares his view on England's progress, and Juliette Ferrington speaks to Michael Dawson and Sky Sports Senior Football journalist, Pete Smith as England start to prepare to take on Netherlands on Wednesday.Watch us live, Monday to Friday, 10am until Midday on Sky Sports News or listen to the podcast as soon as we come off air. To get involved you can send a voice note or message via WhatsApp to 07514 917075.For advertising opportunities email: [email protected].

Jul 7, 202431 min

Essential Euros: Is it 'Berlin or Bust' for Southgate and England? Quarter Final Preview with Christiansen, Winter and Maximo Park!

Lioness Izzy Christiansen and journalist Henry Winter join Juliette Ferrington to look ahead to England's Euro 2024 quarter final against Switzerland. England fan Paul from Maximo Park shares his experience of playing in the fan zones in Germany. Plus Sky Sports' Rob Dorsett brings us the very latest from England training, whilst Ron Walker casts his eye across the other matches this weekend. Keep across Sky Sports News and the website and app for all the latest from these Euros.Watch us live, Monday to Friday, 10am until Midday on Sky Sports News or listen to the podcast as soon as we come off air. To get involved you can send a voice note or message via WhatsApp to 07514 917075.For advertising opportunities email: [email protected].

Jul 3, 202444 min

Essential Euros: "We're still in there fighting," says Southgate after England scrape through to the quarter finals in Germany

Ron Walker brings you all the reaction to England's dramatic extra-time win over Slovakia in Euro 2024. Hear from manager Gareth Southgate, player of the match Jude Bellingham, ex-England boss Sam Allardyce, and former defender Michael Dawson. England move on to face Switzerland in the quarter finals on Saturday.Watch us live, Monday to Friday, 10am until Midday on Sky Sports News or listen to the podcast as soon as we come off air. To get involved you can send a voice note or message via WhatsApp to 07514 917075.For advertising opportunities email: [email protected].

Jun 30, 202423 min

Essential Euros: Gary Neville and Michael Dawson on England's draw with Slovenia that sees them top their group, but fail to impress

Former England defenders Gary Neville and Michael Dawson deliver their verdict on England's 0-0 draw with Slovenia. We also hear from Gareth Southgate and our man with the England camp, Rob Dorsett. Plus, as music and football collide this weekend with Glastonbury also on the calendar, we look ahead with England fans and Indie band Sea Girls. Watch us live, Monday to Friday, 10am until Midday on Sky Sports News or listen to the podcast as soon as we come off air. To get involved you can send a voice note or message via WhatsApp to 07514 917075.For advertising opportunities email: [email protected].

Jun 26, 202426 min

Essential Euros: "We've got to find a way to be better!" Kris Boyd on another early exit for Scotland

Former striker Kris Boyd joins Juliette Ferrington to look back on Scotland's last gasp defeat to Hungary that sends them home from these Euros. Plus, we're with the England camp as they prepare to face Slovenia. Watch us live, Monday to Friday, 10am until Midday on Sky Sports News or listen to the podcast as soon as we come off air. To get involved you can send a voice note or message via WhatsApp to 07514 917075.For advertising opportunities email: [email protected].

Jun 24, 202425 min

Essential Euros: Dawson and Warnock deliver their verdicts on England's draw with Denmark

Former England defenders Michael Dawson and Stephen Warnock join Hayley McQueen, Juliette Ferrington and Ron Walker to give their reactions to England's 1-1 draw against Denmark at Euro 2024. Buckle up!Watch us live, Monday to Friday, 10am until Midday on Sky Sports News or listen to the podcast as soon as we come off air. To get involved you can send a voice note or message via WhatsApp to 07514 917075.For advertising opportunities email: [email protected].

Jun 21, 202434 min

Next Up: Ones to Watch at Copa America

Next Up is the podcast from Sky Sports that takes an in-depth look at some of football's stars of the future. This time, Ron, Joe and Zinny are back to put forward ten players who could have a breakthrough tournament at this summer's Copa America. You can also read about our Next Up players to watch on skysports.com.Watch us live, Monday to Friday, 10am until Midday on Sky Sports News or listen to the podcast as soon as we come off air. To get involved you can send a voice note or message via WhatsApp to 07514 917075.For advertising opportunities email: [email protected].

Jun 21, 202425 min

Essential Euros: "It gives us a fighting chance!" Kris Boyd's reaction to Scotland's first point at Euro 2024

Hayley McQueen and Juliette Ferrington are joined by former striker Kris Boyd to look back on Scotland's 1-1 draw with Switzerland, that keeps alive their Euros 2024 hopes. We also hear from singer-songwriter Nathan Evans who has been out in Germany to play for the Tartan Army.Keep across Sky Sports News and skysports.com for all the news, views and interviews from these Euros. Watch us live, Monday to Friday, 10am until Midday on Sky Sports News or listen to the podcast as soon as we come off air. To get involved you can send a voice note or message via WhatsApp to 07514 917075.For advertising opportunities email: [email protected].

Jun 20, 202422 min

Essential Euros: Bonus Pod! We meet the English coach who swapped coaching at Accrington Stanley for working with Portugal at Euro 2024

On the day that Portugal begin their Euro 2024 campaign, we meet the 38 year old English coach who has gone from working at Accrington Stanley and Wigan, to coaching the Portuguese national side at the European Championships in Germany. Anthony Barry opens up about his remarkable career to date, that also includes spells at Wigan, Chelsea, Bayern Munich, Ireland and Belgium. Barry discusses coaching global stars like Cristiano Ronaldo, Kevin De Bruyne and Harry Kane, and talks about what it’s like to work alongside managers such as Thomas Tuchel, Frank Lampard and Roberto Martinez. It really is a remarkable story and one interview you won’t want to miss.Watch us live, Monday to Friday, 10am until Midday on Sky Sports News or listen to the podcast as soon as we come off air. To get involved you can send a voice note or message via WhatsApp to 07514 917075.For advertising opportunities email: [email protected].

Jun 18, 202427 min

Essential Euros: "Job done," says Michael Dawson - but how are the nerves? We look back on England's win over Serbia at Euro 2024

It wasn't pretty at times, but Michael Dawson is bringing the positivity as he joins Juliette Ferrington and Hayley McQueen to look back at England's 1-0 win over Serbia in their opening match of Euro 2024. We also speak to the Scotland fan who walked 500 miles.....and walked 500 more....to make it to Germany.Watch us live, Monday to Friday, 10am until Midday on Sky Sports News or listen to the podcast as soon as we come off air. To get involved you can send a voice note or message via WhatsApp to 07514 917075.For advertising opportunities email: [email protected].

Jun 17, 202434 min

Essential Euros: "It was bad, it was very bad!" Boyd on Scotland v Germany, plus England against Serbia preview

Former forward Kris Boyd joins Hayley McQueen and Juliette Ferrington to look back on Scotland's defeat to Germany in the opening match of Euro 2024. We join our Chief Reporter Kaveh Solhekol to get all the latest news from the England camp ahead of their opening match, and journalist Ron Walker is back to cast his eye on the tournament as a whole. We'll talk to you next on Monday, after England play Serbia. Watch us live, Monday to Friday, 10am until Midday on Sky Sports News or listen to the podcast as soon as we come off air. To get involved you can send a voice note or message via WhatsApp to 07514 917075.For advertising opportunities email: [email protected].

Jun 15, 202429 min

Essential Euros: Preview with Michael Dawson, Kris Boyd & the English coach helping Portugal to Euros success

Hayley McQueen and Juliette Ferrington look ahead to Euro 2024 with former England defender Michael Dawson, ex-Scotland forward Kris Boyd and our Sky Sports News reporters out in Germany, Rob Dorsett and Luke Shanley. Football journalist Ron Walker runs his eye over the draw and picks his tournament favourites. Plus, we hear from Anthony Barry, the English coach who has gone from working at Accrington Stanley and Wigan, via Chelsea, Bayern Munich and Belgium, to coaching Cristiano Ronaldo and Portugal at these Euros. We'll have podcasts before and after all of England and Scotland's fixtures at Euro 2024 - find us on Sky's Essential Football podcast feed. Plus, keep across all the news from Germany on Sky Sports News and skysports.com. Watch us live, Monday to Friday, 10am until Midday on Sky Sports News or listen to the podcast as soon as we come off air. To get involved you can send a voice note or message via WhatsApp to 07514 917075.For advertising opportunities email: [email protected].

Jun 12, 20241h 4m

Next Up: Ones to watch at the Euros

Ron, Joe and Zinny are back for our latest Next Up episode to put forward ten players who could have a breakthrough tournament at this summer's European Championships. Watch us live, Monday to Friday, 10am until Midday on Sky Sports News or listen to the podcast as soon as we come off air. To get involved you can send a voice note or message via WhatsApp to 07514 917075.For advertising opportunities email: [email protected].

Jun 12, 202426 min

Next Up: Kobbie Mainoo

In our second 'Next Up' episode we take an in-depth look at another of football's stars of the future - Kobbie Mainoo.Ron Walker, Zinny Boswell and Joe Shread discuss the Manchester United midfielder's breakthrough season at Old Trafford and we hear how his talent was obvious from a very early age.Watch us live, Monday to Friday, 10am until Midday on Sky Sports News or listen to the podcast as soon as we come off air. To get involved you can send a voice note or message via WhatsApp to 07514 917075.For advertising opportunities email: [email protected].

Jun 6, 202424 min

Next Up: Endrick

Welcome to Sky Sports' new podcast series, 'Next Up' which takes an in-depth look at some of football's stars of the future.In this first episode, Ron Walker, Zinny Boswell and Joe Shread take a closer look at Real Madrid-bound, Endrick and how he burst onto the scene for Palmeiras and Brazil.Watch us live, Monday to Friday, 10am until Midday on Sky Sports News or listen to the podcast as soon as we come off air. To get involved you can send a voice note or message via WhatsApp to 07514 917075.For advertising opportunities email: [email protected].

May 30, 202424 min

Essential Questions: Has Ange's first year at Spurs been a success?

Sky Sports digital football journalist, Declan Olley is joined by Sky Sports News reporter, Michael Bridge to run the rule over Ange Postecoglou's first season in charge of Tottenham Hotspur. Has it been a success? And where can the Australian take the club from here?Watch us live, Monday to Friday, 10am until Midday on Sky Sports News or listen to the podcast as soon as we come off air. To get involved you can send a voice note or message via WhatsApp to 07514 917075.For advertising opportunities email: [email protected].

May 29, 202425 min

Essential Euros | Clarke names his Scotland training squad for Euro 2024

Hear from Scotland manager Steve Clarke, as he names his training squad for Euro 2024.Former Scotland international Kris Boyd and Sky Sports News' Luke Shanley discuss the 28 named players in their provisional squad.Plus we'll look ahead to Scotland's prospects at the Euros in Germany.Watch us live, Monday to Friday, 10am until Midday on Sky Sports News or listen to the podcast as soon as we come off air. To get involved you can send a voice note or message via WhatsApp to 07514 917075.For advertising opportunities email: [email protected].

May 22, 202435 min

Essential Euros | Southgate names his England training squad for Euro 2024

Hear from England manager Gareth Southgate, as he names his training squad for Euro 2024. Former England international Paul Merson and Sky Sports News’ Kaveh Solhekol join Vicky Gomersall to cast their eyes over the 33 named players – and discuss the ones that didn’t make it, including Marcus Rashford and Jordan Henderson. Plus we hear from our reporter with the England camp, Rob Dorsett and we’ll look ahead to England’s Euros campaign. Watch us live, Monday to Friday, 10am until Midday on Sky Sports News or listen to the podcast as soon as we come off air. To get involved you can send a voice note or message via WhatsApp to 07514 917075.For advertising opportunities email: [email protected].

May 21, 202439 min

Essential Questions: Every Premier League team's season graded!

Ron Walker, Peter Smith and Sam Blitz discuss your club's season and create a report card for each Premier League team in 2023/2024. But do you agree? You can have your say at skysports.com. Watch us live, Monday to Friday, 10am until Midday on Sky Sports News or listen to the podcast as soon as we come off air. To get involved you can send a voice note or message via WhatsApp to 07514 917075.For advertising opportunities email: [email protected].

May 20, 202459 min

Essential Questions: What will be the twists on Premier League final day?

Sky Sports football journalists Peter Smith, Sam Blitz and Nick Wright look ahead to the final day of the Premier League season and ask whether the twists and turns will come in the title race or in the pursuit of Europe. Watch us live, Monday to Friday, 10am until Midday on Sky Sports News or listen to the podcast as soon as we come off air. To get involved you can send a voice note or message via WhatsApp to 07514 917075.For advertising opportunities email: [email protected].

May 16, 202437 min

Essential Questions: Forest, Luton or Burnley? Who will avoid relegation?

Ron Walker is joined by Sky Sports digital football journalists, Ben Grounds and Zinny Boswell to take a look at the battle to avoid relegation from the Premier League. Will it be Nottingham Forest, Luton Town or Burnley who maintain their place in the top division?Watch us live, Monday to Friday, 10am until Midday on Sky Sports News or listen to the podcast as soon as we come off air. To get involved you can send a voice note or message via WhatsApp to 07514 917075.For advertising opportunities email: [email protected].

May 10, 202439 min

Essential Questions: Chelsea & Spurs - will Pochettino & Postecoglou bring success at their clubs?

Ron Walker, Pete Smith and Sam Blitz discuss the fall out from this week's London derby between Chelsea and Spurs, amid seeming mounting pressure on both managers. Plus, they look ahead to the Premier League fixtures this weekend. Watch us live, Monday to Friday, 10am until Midday on Sky Sports News or listen to the podcast as soon as we come off air. To get involved you can send a voice note or message via WhatsApp to 07514 917075.For advertising opportunities email: [email protected].

May 3, 202435 min

Essential Questions: Is Slot the man for Liverpool?

Ron Walker is joined by Sky Sports News' senior reporter, Melissa Reddy and Sky Sports digital football journalist Adam Bate to discuss the reports touting Arne Slot as Jurgen Klopp's replacement as Liverpool manager.Watch us live, Monday to Friday, 10am until Midday on Sky Sports News or listen to the podcast as soon as we come off air. To get involved you can send a voice note or message via WhatsApp to 07514 917075.For advertising opportunities email: [email protected].

Apr 25, 202436 min

Essential Questions: Can Jim Ratcliffe get Man Utd back to the top?

Ron Walker, Peter Smith and Nicholas Wright discuss the current situation at Manchester United and consider whether Sir Jim Ratcliffe's investment in the club can help them return to the top of English football.Watch us live, Monday to Friday, 10am until Midday on Sky Sports News or listen to the podcast as soon as we come off air. To get involved you can send a voice note or message via WhatsApp to 07514 917075.For advertising opportunities email: [email protected].

Apr 11, 202439 min

Essential Questions: Is Man Utd vs Liverpool 'must-win' for both sides?

Ron Walker, Peter Smith and Richard Morgan discuss the huge clash between Manchester United and Liverpool at Old Trafford this weekend, and consider whether both sides must win the game as the Premier League season edges towards its conclusion.Watch us live, Monday to Friday, 10am until Midday on Sky Sports News or listen to the podcast as soon as we come off air. To get involved you can send a voice note or message via WhatsApp to 07514 917075.For advertising opportunities email: [email protected].

Apr 5, 202440 min

Where next for Liverpool after Xabi stays put?

Sky Sports Senior Reporter Melissa Reddy joins Ron Walker to discuss Xabi Alonso's decision to stay in Germany at Bayer Leverkusen, where Liverpool might turn next in their pursuit of Jurgen Klopp's successor, and will we see Ruben Amorim or Roberto De Zerbi on Merseyside?Watch us live, Monday to Friday, 10am until Midday on Sky Sports News or listen to the podcast as soon as we come off air. To get involved you can send a voice note or message via WhatsApp to 07514 917075.For advertising opportunities email: [email protected].

Apr 2, 202426 min

Essential Questions: Is this the decisive weekend in the PL title race?

Sky Sports football journalists, Ron Walker, Peter Smith and Sam Blitz are back after the international break to preview the huge Super Sunday games between Manchester City and Arsenal and Liverpool's match against Brighton.Could this be a decisive weekend to decide who will end up lifting the trophy? Where will City vs Arsenal be won or lost? Is this De Zerbi's audition for the Liverpool job?Watch us live, Monday to Friday, 10am until Midday on Sky Sports News or listen to the podcast as soon as we come off air. To get involved you can send a voice note or message via WhatsApp to 07514 917075.For advertising opportunities email: [email protected].

Mar 28, 202439 min

'An icon of the game' | Ex-England Captain Steph Houghton Announces Retirement

Manchester City defender and former England captain Steph Houghton has announced her retirement from football at the end of the season. Houghton is City's most decorated player - she's won the League, FA Cups, League Cups, and earnt 121 England caps. In 2020, Steph joined Caroline Barker to look back at one of her proudest moments in an England shirt, at the 2015 World Cup in Canada. Ultimately, Steph was part of the team that suffered a heart-breaking last minute defeat to Japan in the semi finals, but as she says, it "changed women's football for the better". Here’s a chance to relive that tournament, that moment, and that interview.Watch us live, Monday to Friday, 10am until Midday on Sky Sports News or listen to the podcast as soon as we come off air. To get involved you can send a voice note or message via WhatsApp to 07514 917075.For advertising opportunities email: [email protected].

Mar 27, 202421 min

Essential Questions: Arsenal, Liverpool or City? Who will win the Premier League?

Ron Walker, Peter Smith and Sam Blitz discuss the Premier League title race and make a case for each of the three contenders - Arsenal, Liverpool and Manchester City.Watch us live, Monday to Friday, 10am until Midday on Sky Sports News or listen to the podcast as soon as we come off air. To get involved you can send a voice note or message via WhatsApp to 07514 917075.For advertising opportunities email: [email protected].

Mar 14, 202433 min

Liverpool against Manchester City preview

It's Liverpool against Manchester City, Jurgen Klopp versus Pep Guardiola! Michael Dawson and Peter Drury join Sky Sports' Peter Smith to look ahead to this huge match at Anfield, which you can watch, live, on Sky Sports on Sunday. Watch us live, Monday to Friday, 10am until Midday on Sky Sports News or listen to the podcast as soon as we come off air. To get involved you can send a voice note or message via WhatsApp to 07514 917075.For advertising opportunities email: [email protected].

Mar 8, 202428 min

Carabao Cup Final preview with Michael Dawson and Peter Drury

Michael Dawson and Peter Drury join Pete Smith to look ahead to Chelsea vs Liverpool in the Carabao Cup Final at Wembley Stadium.Watch us live, Monday to Friday, 10am until Midday on Sky Sports News or listen to the podcast as soon as we come off air. To get involved you can send a voice note or message via WhatsApp to 07514 917075.For advertising opportunities email: [email protected].

Feb 23, 202426 min

Who will replace Klopp at Liverpool?

Sky Sports' Peter Smith and Melissa Reddy discuss the latest on Liverpool's hunt for a successor to Jurgen Klopp, weighing up the attributes of the key contenders and the criteria the Anfield club will be looking for from their next head coach. From standout favourite Xabi Alonso at Bayer Leverkusen, to potential Premier League picks, such as Brighton's Roberto De Zerbi, Brentford's Thomas Frank and Tottenham's Ange Postecoglou, Sky Sports News senior reporter Reddy assesses what each of the front runners would bring to the role - and what obstacles could be in the way.Watch us live, Monday to Friday, 10am until Midday on Sky Sports News or listen to the podcast as soon as we come off air. To get involved you can send a voice note or message via WhatsApp to 07514 917075.For advertising opportunities email: [email protected].

Feb 19, 202431 min

Carragher “in shock” as Klopp announces Liverpool departure.

Former Liverpool defender and Sky Sports pundit Jamie Carragher reacts to Jurgen Klopp’s decision to leave Anfield at the end of the season. For more on this story, keep across Sky Sports News and the Sky Sports website and app.Watch us live, Monday to Friday, 10am until Midday on Sky Sports News or listen to the podcast as soon as we come off air. To get involved you can send a voice note or message via WhatsApp to 07514 917075.For advertising opportunities email: [email protected].

Jan 26, 202431 min

Ivan Toney exclusive interview: 'Hungry' to return and 'repaying' Brentford

As he prepares to return from an eight month ban for breaching gambing rules, Brentford striker Ivan Toney sits down with Darren Lewis to discuss his time away from the game.Toney describes how he avoided watching football for a period of time, what he has done to keep himself in shape and how he wants to repay his club by helping them stave off relegation from the Premier League.Watch us live, Monday to Friday, 10am until Midday on Sky Sports News or listen to the podcast as soon as we come off air. To get involved you can send a voice note or message via WhatsApp to 07514 917075.For advertising opportunities email: [email protected].

Jan 8, 202422 min

Steve Clarke: Off to Germany

Scotland head coach Steve Clarke exclusively sits down with Sky Sports to reflect on a successful 2023, looks ahead to Euro 2024, Scott McTominay’s impact, his squad selection dilemas and more.Watch us live, Monday to Friday, 10am until Midday on Sky Sports News or listen to the podcast as soon as we come off air. To get involved you can send a voice note or message via WhatsApp to 07514 917075.For advertising opportunities email: [email protected].

Dec 25, 202326 min

Exclusive: Gareth Southgate on England's year, and why winning Euro 2024 is 'possible'

The England manager Gareth Southgate sits down with Sky Sports News' Senior Reporter Rob Dorsett to look back at 2023 and look ahead to next summer's Euros.Watch us live, Monday to Friday, 10am until Midday on Sky Sports News or listen to the podcast as soon as we come off air. To get involved you can send a voice note or message via WhatsApp to 07514 917075.For advertising opportunities email: [email protected].

Dec 24, 202328 min

Jamie Carragher's Man City vs Liverpool preview: Will Reds blow title race open at home of their rivals?

Sky Sports pundit Jamie Carragher joins Peter Smith to look ahead to the huge Saturday lunchtime showdown between Manchester City and Liverpool at the Etihad, which you can watch live on Sky Sports. Carragher assesses the key battles across the park, Alexis Mac Allister's crucial role in the Liverpool midfield and whether Erling Haaland or Mo Salah will steal the show for their side. He also reveals what the key selection decision is for Pep Guardiola ahead of the contest - and what a rare positive result at the home of the defending champions would mean for the title hopes of Jurgen Klopp's Liverpool.Watch us live, Monday to Friday, 10am until Midday on Sky Sports News or listen to the podcast as soon as we come off air. To get involved you can send a voice note or message via WhatsApp to 07514 917075.For advertising opportunities email: [email protected].

Nov 24, 202316 min

When Australia beat England's 'Golden Generation'

England host Australia on Friday – 20 years after the Socceroos stunned the Golden Generation. In February 2003, sandwiched between a dominant Australia Ashes win and England’s famous rugby World Cup triumph Down Under, the Aussies beat England at football for the very first time. It was the night when Sven-Goran Eriksson changed the entire England team at half-time, Wayne Rooney made his international debut and Australia landed a painful blow on their big sporting rivals.Peter Smith reflects on that game with players who were on the pitch...Watch us live, Monday to Friday, 10am until Midday on Sky Sports News or listen to the podcast as soon as we come off air. To get involved you can send a voice note or message via WhatsApp to 07514 917075.For advertising opportunities email: [email protected].

Oct 12, 202316 min

Tragedy Chanting | Jamie Carragher joins panel of fans | How do we stop a poisonous atmosphere?

In this special episode of Essential Football Ben Ransom and Jamie Carragher discuss the concern around football tragedy abuse.They are joined by Joe Blott from the FSA, Charlotte Hennessey, who lost her father at Hillsborough, and Gareth Senior, who was in Istanbul when two Leeds supporters were murdered in 2000.Watch us live, Monday to Friday, 10am until Midday on Sky Sports News or listen to the podcast as soon as we come off air. To get involved you can send a voice note or message via WhatsApp to 07514 917075.For advertising opportunities email: [email protected].

Aug 30, 202332 min

Exclusive: Cesc Fabregas talks retirement, coaching and Premier League dream

In an exclusive interview, Cesc Fabregas describes his move into coaching with Italian side, Como after retiring from playing football and says he would like to manage a team in the Premier League one day. The former Arsenal and Chelsea player also runs the rule over his old clubs as the new season gets underway.Watch us live, Monday to Friday, 10am until Midday on Sky Sports News or listen to the podcast as soon as we come off air. To get involved you can send a voice note or message via WhatsApp to 07514 917075.For advertising opportunities email: [email protected].

Aug 29, 202318 min

Heartbreak for England in World Cup final loss to Spain

Anton Toloui and Charlotte Marsh return for a final Essential Football podcast to reflect on England's defeat to Spain in the Women's World Cup final. They discuss where the game was won and lost, whether Wiegman got her tactics right and the wider impact of Spain's win. Plus, the pair pick their moment of the tournament and why it's important to keep supporting women's football heading into the new WSL season.Watch us live, Monday to Friday, 10am until Midday on Sky Sports News or listen to the podcast as soon as we come off air. To get involved you can send a voice note or message via WhatsApp to 07514 917075.For advertising opportunities email: [email protected].

Aug 20, 202336 min

Spain vs England final preview

We're are almost there - Anton Toloui and Charlotte Marsh return to preview the Women's World Cup final as England face Spain on Sunday. The pair discuss whether Lauren James should come straight back into the XI, the brilliance of Sarina Wiegman, plus the issues Spain might pose.Watch us live, Monday to Friday, 10am until Midday on Sky Sports News or listen to the podcast as soon as we come off air. To get involved you can send a voice note or message via WhatsApp to 07514 917075.For advertising opportunities email: [email protected].

Aug 18, 202336 min

England's tournament experience shines against Australia

Anton Toloui and Charlotte Marsh return as England reach their first ever World Cup final, beating Australia 3-1 in Sydney. The pair discuss the moments that swung the game in England's favour, including Lauren Hemp's brilliance and a fine game from Lucy Bronze. Plus, as Australia embraces the Matildas and women's football, what does the future hold for the team?Watch us live, Monday to Friday, 10am until Midday on Sky Sports News or listen to the podcast as soon as we come off air. To get involved you can send a voice note or message via WhatsApp to 07514 917075.For advertising opportunities email: [email protected].

Aug 16, 202332 min

It's crunch time - Women's World Cup semi-final previews

Anton Toloui and Charlotte Marsh return to preview the upcoming Women's World Cup semi-finals. The pair chat England's match against co-hosts Australia, which could see the return of Sam Kerr. They also discuss why Mary Earps is the best goalkeeper in the world at the moment and where the key battles could be. Plus, Spain take on Sweden, with differing opinions on who could make the final.Watch us live, Monday to Friday, 10am until Midday on Sky Sports News or listen to the podcast as soon as we come off air. To get involved you can send a voice note or message via WhatsApp to 07514 917075.For advertising opportunities email: [email protected].

Aug 14, 202334 min

England beat Colombia to reach World Cup semi-finals

Anton Toloui and Charlotte Marsh return to reflect on England's 2-1 win against Colombia in the Women's World Cup quarter-finals. The pair discuss how England improved against an impressive Colombia side, including a fine performance from Alessia Russo, and where they could improve ahead of a mouth-watering showdown against Australia on Wednesday.Watch us live, Monday to Friday, 10am until Midday on Sky Sports News or listen to the podcast as soon as we come off air. To get involved you can send a voice note or message via WhatsApp to 07514 917075.For advertising opportunities email: [email protected].

Aug 12, 202325 min

Kane to Bayern; Caicedo snubs Liverpool – Jamie Redknapp on transfer drama and the PL season ahead

Sky Sports pundit Jamie Redknapp joins Peter Smith on the Essential Football Podcast to look ahead to a blockbuster Premier League season ahead – and dissect some of the huge talking points the transfer market has thrown up, with Harry Kane leaving Tottenham for Bayern Munich and Brighton’s Moises Caicedo in a tug of war between Liverpool and Chelsea!Jamie also has his say on whether anyone can stop treble winners Man City from defending their league title, assesses the top-four battle and challenge for the promoted clubs and picks out his player to watch this season – one Fantasy Football fans will definitely want to listen out for!Watch us live, Monday to Friday, 10am until Midday on Sky Sports News or listen to the podcast as soon as we come off air. To get involved you can send a voice note or message via WhatsApp to 07514 917075.For advertising opportunities email: [email protected].

Aug 11, 202321 min

The art of commentary with Sky Sports' newest signing Peter Drury and more!

Ahead of the new Premier League season, Dougie Critchley sits down with the voices behind the action, Bill Leslie, Rob Hawthorne, Daniel Mann, Seb Hutchinson, Pien Meulensteen and newest addition, Peter Drury join the podcast to discuss what they're most excited about this season, how they prepare for games and what makes a good commentator.Watch us live, Monday to Friday, 10am until Midday on Sky Sports News or listen to the podcast as soon as we come off air. To get involved you can send a voice note or message via WhatsApp to 07514 917075.For advertising opportunities email: [email protected].

Aug 10, 20231h 18m

Essential Football podcast: England vs Colombia quarter-final preview

Sky Sports football journalists Charlotte Marsh and Laura Hunter take a look at England's upcoming Women's World Cup quarter-final against Colombia. They discuss how Sarina Wiegman may set up her team in the absence of Lauren James, how they might deal with an impressive Colombia and make their score predictions.Watch us live, Monday to Friday, 10am until Midday on Sky Sports News or listen to the podcast as soon as we come off air. To get involved you can send a voice note or message via WhatsApp to 07514 917075.For advertising opportunities email: [email protected].

Aug 10, 202322 min

Future of Football: Will the Saudi Pro League change transfers forever?

In a special podcast on the Saudi Pro League, Sky Sports News chief reporter Kaveh Solhekol talks to Peter Smith about why there has suddenly been big spending from clubs in Saudi Arabia on European-based players, what the league must do to attract elite players, and what the big salaries on offer in the Middle East mean for clubs and players in the Premier League.Watch us live, Monday to Friday, 10am until Midday on Sky Sports News or listen to the podcast as soon as we come off air. To get involved you can send a voice note or message via WhatsApp to 07514 917075.For advertising opportunities email: [email protected].

Aug 10, 202322 min