Three Lions Podcast

Ep 362: Refereeing decisions and VAR, England it seems have drawn the short straw over the years, or am I just being bias? Join me on a journey where I look at what has gone against us and on some occasions in our favour. Running Time: 26:41 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 361: After an Easter break the Three Lions Podcast returns, this time talking walking football with Stuart Langworthy from The Walking football association, we cover Womens walking football and the England Parkinson’s team. Running Time: 25:20 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 360: It’s the episode that you didn’t know you needed. With the announcement of the Andorra match being played in Barcelona, I’ve looked at some of the other matches England have played at neutral venues. Find out what The New York Yankees, the Barcelona Olympics and Cameroon’s vest shirt all have to do with England. Running Time: 34:20 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 359: The Lionesses return to Nations League action, they take on Belgium in a double header, join me as I take a look at the latest squad and how the Nations League looks at the moment. Running Time: 13:58 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 358: There we go, 2 games, 2 wins, 6 points. Was it enough though? Join me and various other England fans as we look back on Thomas Tuchel’s first games against Albania and Latvia. I also take a glance at who has already qualified for the World Cup 2026. Running Time: 51:44 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

Ep 357: We have a squad and we have 2 games to look forward to. Join me as I dissect Thomas Tuchel’s first England 26 and I’m also joined by Alden to talk Albania and Latvian TV commentator Paulius Jakelis, there’s plenty to talk about. Running Time: 1:02:09 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

It’s almost time for Thomas Tuchel to select his first England squad. Whilst he may have plenty of options to consider, they’ll need to fit into his formation. I’m joined by Aidan Smith from tacticallyspeaking.co.uk to discuss both, the formation and those potential players. Running Time: 1:11:08 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 355: Jude Bellingham, England’s brightest star. Join me as I chat about him with @graemecroser (Graeme Croser), author of Jude’s latest biography, we chat about his journey from Birmingham to Madrid via Dortmund and of course his rise with England. Running Time: 45:00 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

Ep 354: The Lionesses return to action in the Nations League, Portugal away followed by a tough home game against World Champions Spain. I take you through the latest squad and give an update on what’s going on in the WSL. Running Time: 16:17 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 353: I’m delighted to be joined by former England U21 Euro winner, Nigel Callaghan, he takes us through his U21 and B-Team days and touch on his DJ’ing, we also talk Elton John and Proper football. I also check out the recent transfer window to see who has moved where. Find his MixCloud channel at https://www.mixcloud.com/NigelCallaghan/ Running Time: 47:20 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 352: It’s 51 days until Thomas Tuchel takes his England team for his first game against Albania. Join me as I take a look at how all the previous 20 managers have fared in their first game. Running Time: 42:49 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 351: Time for another in our Your England journey series, this time I’m joined by England fan Will Cooper, who takes us back to his earliest memories right up to his most recent trips to see England in action. Running Time: 39:40 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 350: Where did you get that flag from? Where’s the best place to get a flag? Who makes flags? Ask no more, I’m delighted to be joined by Charlie Barlow from Barmy Flags, who tells us how the company came about and some great stories along the way. Running Time: 58:53 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

Ep 349: Happy New Year. New Year, new job! Thomas T is in the hotseat, what has he been up to? This year also sees the women go to Euro 2025 and we couldn’t let the episode pass without commenting on Sir Gareth Southgate, where I’m joined by Charlie Tidswell from the Gate 102 Podcast. Running Time: 28:35 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 348: The UEFA qualifying draw for the 2026 World Cup has been made, find out my take on who and when we’re playing, in this the last episode of the year. Thanks for joining me throughout, it’s been really appreciated, apologies for the state of my voice in it. Running Time: 20:40 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 347: Late goals; love them, hate them. England have had their fair share over the years, join me as I take a look at some of those great ones that have gone our way and a couple of painful ones against us. Running Time: 33:27 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 346: The Lionesses return, as does Emma Hayes, I’m joined by Rich Laverty to take a look at the upcoming games against USA and Switzerland. Running Time: 36:06 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 345: Greece and Ireland concluded England’s 2024 Nations League campaign, 2 victories and promotion, we really couldn’t have asked for anything more, join me as I review it all, including a trip to Athens. Running Time: 46:56 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 344: It’s Matchday 5 & 6 of the Nations League, England travel to Greece hoping to reverse the defeat last month, then finish the campaign at home to Ireland. I’m joined by Stephen Kountourou (@SteveKountourou) to chat Greece from @Hellasfooty and also Joe McCarthy from the Irish Football Fans podcast (@irish_abroad). Running Time: 59:56 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 343: It’s Halloween and the spooky season. Whether you celebrate it or not, you can’t get away from the various England connections the date has. Tune it, find out what you knew and what you didn’t. Running Time: 21:46 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 342: Gareth Southgate’s time as England manager is being documented game by game by Charlie Tidswell from the Gate 102 Podcast, he joins me to tell me all about it, I also preview the upcoming Lionesses games against Germany and South Africa. Running Time: 35:57 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 341: England officially announce Thomas Tuchel as head coach beginning January 2025, I’m joined by 3 England fans who give their thoughts on him, Evening Standard’s Dom Smith, German Marco Kühnauer and Chelsea fan Kunal Sapat. Running Time: 54:10 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 340: It’s been a bumpy few days for England recently, humiliated by Greece at Wembley, redeemed themselves to a point away to Finland and we have a new manager, a German in Thomas Tuchel. I’m joined by Coventry and England fan CJ Joiner to discuss it all. Running Time: 59:10 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 339: England return to the pitch in the Nations League, this time, it’s Greece at home and Finland away. I’m joined by Stephen Kountourou (@SteveKountourou) from Hellas Footy Podcast (@hellasfooty) who gives us an insight in to the Greek side ahead of our match with them. Running Time: 44:08 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 338: We return to the German summer once again, this time with the memories and anecdotes from Blackburn and England fan Stuart Franklin, who takes us on his German journey. Running Time: 1:03:58 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 337: Terrace songs and chants, England have their fair share, listen in as I delve into the history of some them, where did they come from? Running Time: 30:16 List of inspired songs; Eric B & Rakim – This is a journey into sound When Johnny comes marching home Skinner & Baddiel, Lightning Seeds - Three Lions Fat Les – Vindaloo Robyn Hurder - Paint your wagon Earth, Wind and Fire – September Billy Ray Cyrus – Achey breaky heart Peggy March – I will follow him Atomic Kitten – Whole again Neil Diamond – Sweet Caroline She’ll be coming round the mountain Beautiful South – Rotterdam Pet Shop Boys – Go West Carol Ashton - So early in the morning Los Lobos – La Bamba Manfred Mann – Do wah diddy diddy Salt -N- Peppa – Push it Abba – Voulez-Vous Gala – Freed from desire Johnny Cash – Ring of fire The Cranberries – Zombie Bruce Springsteen – Dancing in the dark 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 336: Well done to Lee Carsley, he and his team negotiated the first two games of this new era with a 100% record, Ireland away and Finland at home. Here I go back over it with the help of the Evening Standard’s Dom Smith. Running Time: 58:04 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 335: It’s 56 days since the Euro final, and England return to action. This time it’s the Nations League, Ireland away and Finland at home. I’m joined by Joe from Irish Football Fans Podcast and Mark from the Finnish football show. 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 334: The pod returns to take a look at all the England related summer transfers with Gary Lambert from Channel England Football, and we also remember Sven-Goran Eriksson who recently passed away. Running Time: 47:17 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 333: A catch-up on what the Lionesses have been up to whilst many of us have been distracted by the Summer’s Euro’s. Running Time: 15:19 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 332: Following the resignation of Gareth Southgate, the FA and England have appointed and new man to oversee things, Lee Carsley steps up from the U21’s as interim coach, here I take a look at how it all unfolded. Running Time: 25:30 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 331: With Euro 2024 still fresh in the memory, I’m joined by Grimsby Town and England fan Jordan Houlston to go through his stand out memories of the tournament, good and bad. Running Time: 1:07:59 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 330: The podcast returns after a short break, the biggest news since the final is Gareth Southgate standing down as England manager, here is my tribute to the man that took us to the verge of 2 trophies, but it just wasn’t to be. Running Time: 25:28 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 329: Despite the result and much like 3 years ago I had to complete the set of recordings. It’s here for you when you’re ready. Thanks for tuning in throughout Euro 2024, I hope I’ve given you a flavour of what it was like to be there, if you couldn’t be. Running Time: 50:18 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 328: Finally. This is the England we wanted to see, what a time to turn up, a semi-final against the Netherlands in Dortmund, and what a way to win it. Every player gave his all, but Ollie Watkins will go down in Three Lions folklore. One more step to go, one more… Running Time: 35:57 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 327: Penalties. We’ve been there before! Fortunately we seem to be getting better at them, Switzerland beaten with a better performance so on to the Semi-finals we go. Netherlands in Dortmund on Wednesday. Join me as I take you around Dusseldorf and look towards the Dutch with James Rowe. Running Time: 1:01:06 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 326: We were 90seconds from coming home. A game of frustration turned to ecstasy in the space of a couple of minutes. Slovakia beaten in Gelsenkirchen in Euro 2024, Switzerland in the quarter-finals the prize, hear my journey, the fans and also from Swiss expert Craig King. Running Time: 58:12 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 325: Just can’t hit that top form can we, but we finished top and through to the knockouts, so main objective achieved. Here I take a look back on Slovenia in Cologne and look towards Slovakia in the R16. Running Time: 43:10 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 324: This is turning out to be hard work, following the win over Serbia, we all made our way to Frankfurt to see England take on Denmark, and once again the team laboured and stuttered, however we remain top of the group and well placed for the knockouts. Hear what I and other fans thought of it all. Running Time: 30:43 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 323: And we’re away, 1 down, 6 to go, England started their Euro 2024 campaign. Doesn’t matter how it comes, but a win is vital, and that’s what happened, victory over Serbia, here I give you a feel for what it was like to be there, plus also hear from fellow fans and their thoughts. Running Time: 30:17 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 322: Here it is, the ultimate Euro 2024 England Preview episode. I’m joined by Marco Kühnauer who gives us the goss from Germany (1:45), Sani scrutinizes Serbia for us (12:20), Casper delves in to Denmark (25:10) and Nik serves up Slovenia (41:40). We’re ready – are you? Running Time: 58:22 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 321: The warm-ups are over, the squad is selected, but how did it go, what do we agree with? Is there cause for concern, time to panic, or is it just part of Gareth’s grand plan? I take a look back over Bosnia in Newcastle, Iceland at Wembley and look over the final 26 ready for Germany and Euro 2024. Running Time: 26:23 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 320: Iceland on Friday, see’s England return to Wembley stadium after playing in Newcastle. In this episode I give you some tips and ideas of where to meet, eat and drink in the area, ideal if you’ve not been before, or haven’t got into a routine on a matchday just yet. Running Time: 23:48 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 319: The Squad, Newcastle, Bosnia and Iceland. A lot to cram into this episode, Newcastle fan Scott Forbes kindly guides us around Newcastle, Adis from Selekcija Ba talks Bosnia and Tryggvi from The Icelandic Besta League podcast tells us about Iceland, all ahead of Euro2024. Running Time: 1:06:31 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 318: England fans, it’s time to give credit where credit is due, many give up their own time to help out others, or do things to encourage the team. Here I hope to showcase some of them. I’m joined by fans Matt Roberts and Tony Hunt who are cycling to Germany in aid of Crohn’s & Colitis. Running Time: 32:28 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 317: As the summer approaches, I’m joined by 2 authors who have written books on England, both ideal for those beside the pool/beach moments, Clive Hetherington from Free Lions, who has written 'Lions in the Wilderness' and John McNicoll with his book, 'it's coming home (probably)'. Running Time: 53:19 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 316: Euro 2004, England played 4 games in Portugal. Peter John-Baptiste went, but he managed to squeeze in 15 games in 16 days, tune in and listen to who he saw and where he went in the latest in the Your England Journey Series. Running Time: 38:16 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 315: The Nationality switch episode. This came about as a listener suggestion, those players that have switched nationality either to, or from England, it’s taken a bit of research, but some of the reasons why are quite fascinating. I hope you enjoy it. Running Time: 46:33 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 314: Euro 2024 is 50 days away and Gareth Southgate has 43 days to finalise his 26 for Germany. Between now and then there are a few important dates to overcome. I guide you through them and give you my thoughts on who will be in his final squad. Will you agree? Running Time: 27:36 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 313: There is a new England related football performance taking place in London. It’s called Why I stuck a flare up my arse for England at Southwark Playhouse. I chat with curator of it, Alex Hill to find out what it’s about and how it came about. Running Time: 26:40 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