On today’s pod: the Lionesses close out 2025 in style. England hit eight past China at Wembley, with Georgia Stanway scoring a hat-trick, before following up with a controlled win over Ghana on the south coast. The panel look at a clinical attacking display, Lucia Kendall’s dream homecoming and what Sarina Wiegman will take from facing two very different opponents.
Also, the panel reflects on a remarkable year for England, 17 games, 12 wins and back-to-back European titles, and considers what comes next as World Cup qualifying begins in March, with Ukraine, Iceland and Spain awaiting in the group.
Plus, we’re joined by Newcastle United’s new head coach, Tanya Oxtoby, to discuss why she chose the project, her vision for the club, building a pathway in the north-east and settling back into day-to-day management ahead of her first game.
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