Three Lions Podcast

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

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