Three Lions Podcast

Ep 312: It’s time for the Lionesses to start their Euro 2025 qualification campaign, I look at who they’re up against and also the latest squad Sarina has selected, I also take a look back on the career of Steph Houghton as she announced her retirement from the game. Running Time: 22:03 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 311: An international window that perhaps gave us a deeper insight in to what sort team we really have. Join me and Gary from Channel England Football as we take a look back over Brazil and Belgium, plus I once again get some things off my chest. Running Time: 51:16 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 310: Finally England are back. Join me as I take a look at the latest squad, talk Brazil (20:00) with Ricardo and Belgium (55:00) with Scott Coyne from the Belgian Football Podcast. It’s a bit longer than usual, but there’s a lot to get through. Running Time: 1:25:28 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 309: Back with another in the Your England Journey series. Would you organise an England away coach aged 23? Shrewsbury Town fan Matt Edgar did, it’s just one of his stories following England over the years. Running Time: 1:10:10 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 308: The England manager series returns. This time I’m joined by Jacob Steinberg ghostwriter of the book ‘Playmaker. My life and love of football’, Glenn Hoddles’s 2021 autobiography. We trace Glenn’s early years, his England time and where he is now. Running Time: 1:03:47 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 307: How many Lionesses can you think of that have scored on their debut? How many scored a hat trick? Find out here as I also chat with the Evening Standard's Dom Smith about the recent Austria and Italy games and remember Stan Bowles too. Running Time: 34:07 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 306: The Lionesses are back in action, travelling to Spain to play both Austria and Italy, I take a look at the squad, some latest news and also chat with Rich Laverty. Running Time: 45:17 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 305: Happy Valentine’s Day. What more could you want, than an episode of The Three Lions Podcast that takes you down memory lane reminding you of games, results, players and celebrations from days gone by. Have a lovely day. Running Time: 22:48 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 304: The Nations League draw took place on 8th February, relegated to League B, we were always going to get 3 different sides later this year, find out who we drew in the latest episode. Thanks for your constant support Running Time: 17:31 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 303: The January transfer window has closed, which England players have made a move, I take a look towards the Nations League draw and also chat with Derek Niven about his book The pride of the Three Lions. Running Time: 51:11 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 302: In the past England fans have had an undesirable reputation, one that hass taken a while to shake off, but thanks to great deeds by supporters in various ways, this view is changing, join me as I speak with Lisa who went to North Macedonia and came back with Lexo, the street dog. Running Time: 33:59 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 301: Back with another in the Your England Journey series, this time with Liverpool and England fan James Harrison telling us how he began following England and where it’s taken him, plus I catch up on what’s been happening in the past week. Running Time: 50:37 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 300: Are you sorted for Germany and Euro 2024? How much do you know about Gelsenkirchen, Frankfurt and Cologne? I’m joined by Marco Kühnauer to tell us a little more about them, I also have some dos and don’ts for following England away. Running Time: 48:51 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 299: Happy New Year to you, let’s welcome in 2024 with another in the ‘Your England Journey’ series, this time with Leicester City and England Fan, Russell Woodward. Running Time: 43:21 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 298: The final pod for the year, I’m pleased to be joined by Blackburn Rovers and England fan Stuart Franklin for another in the ‘Your England Journey’ series. Thanks for tuning in over the year, have a great Christmas and I’ll see you all in 2024. Running Time: 39:03 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 297: Jack Leslie. You’ve probably heard the name, but do you know his story? I’m thrilled to be joined by Matt Tiller who tells us all about Jack's England cap that never was, but there is also so much more to learn and it's all in his book. Running Time: 54:52 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 296: The Lionesses rounded off 2023 with 2 finals games in the Nations League, a place in next year’s finals and also a place at the 2024 Paris Olympics at stake, I’m joined by the Evening Standard’s Dom Smith to briefly chat it over. Running Time: 17:32 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 295: The draw for the 2024 European Championships has been made, Serbia, Denmark and Slovenia join us in group C, I cast my eye over it and also take a look at who we could also face in the pre-Euro friendlies in May/June next year. Running Time: 24:46 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 294: The Lionesses return for their final 3 Nations League matches, Netherlands at Wembley and Scotland at Hampden, can they win the group? I’m joined by Rich Laverty and his positivity. I also pay tribute to Terry Venables who sadly passed away recently. Running Time: 36:21 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 293: Back once again with another in the ‘Your England Journey’ series. This time Bristol Rovers fan Matt L takes us to his first tournament as an England fan, Qatar 2022, unbelievable that it was only a year ago! Running Time: 45:26 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 292: And with that qualification for Euro 2024 was over, done and dusted in just under 8 months. Here I take a look back over Malta at Wembley and an away trip to Skopje in North Macedonia. Running Time: 31:15 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 291: Just a short one, where I take a look at the current U-17 World Cup taking place in Indonesia, where our young Lions have gotten off to a great start. Running Time: 10:08 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 290: Malta and North Macedonia, the final two fixtures of England’s Euro 2024 qualification campaign. I’m joined by former Malta goalkeeper Andrew Hogg and also Alex from @MacedonianFoot_ who guides us around Skopje. Running Time: 1:03:41 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 289: The next instalment in the ‘Your England Journey’ series, I’m joined by Sunderland and England fan Dec Welch, he may be fairly new to following England, but he’s got a couple of stories to tell…. Running Time: 35:27 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 288: The Lionesses were in action in their latest rounds of Nations league fixtures, home and away to Belgium, I’m joined by the Evening Standard’s Dom Smith (@MrDomSmith) to discuss them both. I also pay tribute to Sir Bobby Charlton who recently passed away. Running Time: 36:14 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 287: It’s a double header for the Lionesses, as they face Belgium home and away in the Nations League, following a last-minute defeat to the Netherlands in September, it’s vital they get back to winning ways. I’m joined by Rich Laverty to discuss it. Running Time: 26:48 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 286: It’s 2003 and Rio Ferdinand was the centre of attention as he had missed a drugs test, all of a sudden there was talk of the England team going on strike ahead of their vital qualifier away to Turkey. This is the story of what happened. Running Time: 26:21 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 285: Qualification in the bag, Germany 2024 here we come, I’m joined by England fan Aidan Smith to discuss both Italy and Australia and all that came with it. Running Time: 35:05 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 284: International football returns, I’m joined by Brad Jurd (@BradleyJurd) from the A League couch critics to talk Australia and Stuart Jones gives us the Italian mood, all that plus squad and some stats you never knew you needed to know. Running Time: 1:06:07 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 283: The first in a new series, Your England Journey. I’m joined by Matt Freeman who tells us how and when he found England and the journey they’ve taken him on, I also pay tribute to Franny Lee who recently passed away. Running Time: 44:38 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 282: The Lionesses were back in action for their first ever Nations League matches, they won one and lost one, with not the performances we’ve come to expect from them in either. I’m joined by The Evening Standards Dom Smith to look back at them. Running Time: 26:20 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 281: It was just only a month ago that the Lionesses were playing in the World Cup final, they are now back in action for their first ever Nations League matches, home to Scotland and away to Netherlands. I’m joined by Rich Laverty to take a look at them. Running Time: 36:51 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 280: Germany 2006, a classic World Cup, full of players in their prime, sadly (once again) it wasn’t to be for England, but there were so many great moments and they are all mentioned in the latest book about it ‘Golden Generations the story of the 2006 World Cup’, I’m joined by author Michael Gallwey. Running Time: 37:07 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 279: A point in Poland against Ukraine and a victory over the Auld Enemy, Scotland. We’ve had worse international windows, I’ll take you round both of them and also chat with CJ Joiner about the recent charitable donations made by Block 109. Running Time: 57:35 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 278: International football returns. England have an away double header, firstly in Poland against Ukraine, then a short trip to Glasgow to face Scotland. I’m joined by Andrew Todos to talk Ukraine, Robert Wojtczak guides us around Wroclaw and we round up talking Scotland with John Bleasdale from the Scottish Football Forums Podcast. Running Time: 1:10:23 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 277: The transfer window has shut, but how many past, present and future England players moved? Where did they go, how much for and did theymake the right moves? I’m joined by Gary from Channel England Football on YouTube to go through them all. Running Time: 53:00 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 276: It’s just wasn’t to be, after 7 matches, the Lionesses finished as runners-up to Spain in the final of the Women’s World Cup, but there are still reasons to be proud.I’m joined once again by the Evening Standards Dom Smith and also David Gorton who reports from Sydney. 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 275: We’re there. The final of the Women’s World Cup, following victory over Australia in their own back yard, the Lionesses will meet Spain in the final on Sunday. How they done it, Can they do it and when will the parade be? I’m joined once again by the Evening Standards Dom Smith to dissect it. 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 274: The Lionesses go marching into the semi-finals of the World Cup following their victory over Colombia, hosts Australia await them. Can they do it? Join myself and the Evening Standards Dom Smith as we discuss it. Running Time: 25:11 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 273: The Lionesses have made it in to the quarter-finals of the World Cup and they done it the hard way, 10 players, extra-time and penalties, it wasn’t pretty. I’m joined by Dom Smith and Paul Letters to discuss it. Running Time: 42:01 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 272: And into the knock-out rounds the Lionesses go, thanks to a 6-1 victory over China, Nigeria are up next, join me, Dom Smith and David Gorton as we talk about the latest goings on. Running Time: 18:55 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

Ep 271: The Lionesses were in action once again in the Women’s World Cup, I’m joined once again by Dom Smith and also David Gorton. I also pay my respects to both Trevor Francis and Chris Bart-Williams who recently passed. Running Time: 27:57 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 270: The Women’s World Cup is underway and the Lionesses have been in action, I’m joined by Dom Smith to take a look back at it and also we hear from England fan David Gorton who gives us the vibe direct from Brisbane. Running Time: 33:51 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 269: Dear England is the latest production by James Graham, being performed at The National Theatre in London, it takes a look at the journey of Gareth Southgate as England manager and all that surrounds it. I’m joined by Kel Matsena who plays Raheem Sterling. Running Time: 34:19 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 268: 39 years of hurt are over, England’s U21’s have once again won the European Championships thanks to a 1-0 victory over Spain in Georgia. Join me as I chat with Gary Lambert from Channel England on YouTube about it all and what it means going forward. Running Time: 37:42 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 267: The Lionesses are in action for the final time on English soil before heading off to the 2023 World Cup, I catch up with Rich Laverty (@RichJLaverty) and also get the feeling from Australia as I chat with Paul Letters (@NYAEnglandFan). Running Time: 55:14 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 265: England are back in action in their quest for Euro 2024 qualification, join me as I find out more about Malta, Manchester and North Macedonia with @MaltaFootball, @MCRTaxiTours and @MacedonianFoot_. Running Time: 1:11:17 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 264: With just over 50 days to go Sarina Weigman announced her 23 to go to the 2023 World Cup, find out who made it and who didn’t. Running Time: 13:24 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 263: England’s summer of youth is underway, for both U17 sides it’s already over, with some degree of success, it’s now on to the U20’s in their World Cup in Argentina, I’m joined by England fan Gordon McKay who has seen them in action in La Plata, he tells us all about it. Running Time: 35:38 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