Episodes

  • Kelly Cates presents a preview to the Round of 16 fixtures at EURO 2024.

    Former England internationals Izzy Christiansen and Joe Hart, as well as former Scotland international Pat Nevin, join Kelly to discuss the latest from the England camp, including the form of Jude Bellingham. Bukayo Saka also speaks to Steve Crossman ahead of England’s game against Slovakia.

    The round of 16 preview continues with closer looks at Spain vs Georgia and France vs Belgium. Former Austria goalkeeper Alex Manninger joins to give the lowdown on dark horses Austria ahead of their clash against Turkey. The panel also discuss their players of the tournament so far.

    Also hear from Ian Dennis, John Murray and Vicki Sparks for the second instalment of ‘Life on the Road’ insight, as they share their experiences of working as part of the 5 Live commentary team out in Germany.

    Timecodes:00:30 Negativity around England03:10 Bukayo Saka with Steve Crossman06:15 Saka to LB “not the solution”17:00 Positives in defence19:30 Spain vs Georgia21:25 France vs Belgium24:45 Alex Manninger on Austria26:25 Players of the tournament so far32:00 Working in the 5 Live commentary team

  • Mark Chapman sits down with former England goalkeeper Joe Hart and former England defender Conor Coady to talk about their memories of playing for their country.

    The pair discuss how they found out about squad inclusions and major tournament call-ups, plus how they found their first training session.

    Joe Hart tells us about being managed by Fabio Capello, and how he spent a lot of time in training with David Beckham and Steven Gerrard.

    Conor Coady talks leadership meetings, free time and taking what you’ve learnt at England back to your club.

    TOPICS:0.36 - England call-ups7.58 - Watching matches from outside the squad9.36 - Capello’s England14.10 - Coady’s first night at camp19.20 - Camp life22.53 - Poaching players24.42 - The FA and facilities in camp25.40 - The physio room27.03 - First training session30.11 - Winners’ mentality33.55 - Friends and family

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  • Steve Crossman is joined by Guillem Balague, Julien Laurens, Mina Rzouki and Rafa Honigstein to review the group stage of Euro 2024.

    They talk Georgia’s surprising success and their star striker Khvicha Kvaratskhelia. Will he remain at Napoli next season?

    Spain’s solid start is a topic of conversation, as is the knockout match between Belgium and France.The panel also talk excitement for Germany, Austria & Ralf Rangnick and Turkey’s discipline.

    Plus, hear from Eberechi Eze as England prepare for their last-16 match against Slovakia.

    TOPICS:3.10 - Georgia & Kvaratskhelia11.30 - Spain17.15 - Eberechi Eze with Steve19.18 - Belgium20.14 - France25.32 - Italy27.48 - Austria30.50 - Turkey32.37 - Germany34.02 - Tournament predictions

  • Kelly Cates sits down with Wayne Rooney to talk all things England.

    The Three Lions secured top spot in Group C after their 0-0 draw against Slovenia, but questions around performances still loom.

    Wayne discusses the impact of the substitutes in the final group game, including whether the likes of Kobbie Mainoo, Cole Palmer and Anthony Gordon deserve places in Gareth Southgate’s starting XI when England play in the round of 16.

    Also hear Wayne’s thoughts on England’s need for leaders, their potential route to the final, and the form of Jude Bellingham.

    Timecodes:01:50 Reaction to Slovenia game02:55 Key players not performing04:30 Inexperience in the squad07:10 Jude Bellingham10:30 Getting to the final13:10 Criticism of Gareth Southgate18:15 Managing expectations20:50 Problems in attack24:50 Knockout stages

  • Here's a teaser of our exclusive podcast with former England international, Chelsea midfielder and manager Frank Lampard. He's alongside Mark Chapman to talk about managing the media, the Scholes/Lampard/Gerrard equation and what is going on for him right now in terms of management?

    To hear the full thing, make sure you download the BBC Sounds app, search for the "Football Daily" and hit subscribe.

    Full episode here: https://www.bbc.co.uk/sounds/play/p0j686g4

  • Mark Chapman has reaction as England top their group at UEFA Euro 2024. He’s joined by former England internationals Joe Hart, Conor Coady, Izzy Christiansen and Chris Sutton after the 0-0 draw with Slovenia in Cologne. Also hear from Harry Kane, John Stones and Gareth Southgate.

    03:20 Who will England face in the last 16?05:10 Substitutes the main positive?10:35 Were England too cautious?12:25 Pickford sets new record13:40 Harry Kane: ‘We can be proud’17:10 John Stones: ‘I’m super pleased’28:20 Chris Sutton joins the pod32:50 Gareth Southgate: ‘Tonight was progress’35:35 Southgate: ‘The fans aren’t happy with me’40:20 Tight race for second

  • Mark Chapman presents reaction to the final games in Group B of EURO 2024.

    5 Live’s Vicki Sparks, former Celtic striker Chris Sutton, Euro Leagues regular James Horncastle and former Germany international Arne Friedrich all join Mark to discuss Italy’s dramatic last-minute equaliser against Croatia. Spain’s win against Albania means they top the group, with Luciano Spalletti’s Italians joining them in the knockout rounds.

    That result also means England are now through to the last 16 no matter the result in their final group match. Hear from Gareth Southgate and Declan Rice ahead of the Three Lions’ game against Slovenia, as well as Frank Lampard on his experiences of playing for England at major tournaments.

    Timecodes:00:40 Italy 1-1 Croatia reaction11:35 Gareth Southgate pre-Slovenia14:30 England vs Slovenia preview22:45 Declan Rice pre-Slovenia25:25 Frank Lampard on the English media30:10 Arne Friedrich on German media

  • Kelly Cates has reaction as Scotland crash out of UEFA Euro 2024 to a 100th-minute winner by Hungary. Hear from Steve Clarke, Andy Robertson, Angus Gunn and Lyndon Dykes. Also catch pundits Pat Nevin, Neil McCann and Chris Sutton. Raphael Honigstein reports on Germany finishing top of Group A. And catch up with England’s John Stones ahead of Tuesday’s match against Slovenia.

    02:15 Lyndon Dykes: ‘It’s absolutely heartbreaking’08:25 Andy Robertson: ‘Sorry for letting you down’11:40 Former Scotland winger Neil McCann joins the pod17:35 Chris Sutton has his say on the big moments19:10 Angus Gunn: ‘It’s hard to speak’21:10 Hungary striker Barnabas Varga is "stable"24:45 Steve Clarke: ‘We all suffer together’26:45 Germany top the group after more late drama30:55 England’s John Stones pre-Slovenia

  • Mark Chapman presents the latest from both the Scotland and England camps ahead of their final group games against Hungary and Slovenia respectively.

    Former Celtic goalkeeper Joe Hart and former Scotland international Charlie Adam join Mark to discuss the tournament-ending injury to Kieran Tierney.

    Also hear from Scotland midfielder John McGinn and Scotland manager Steve Clarke before they attempt to become the first Scottish side in history to progress out of the group stage at a major tournament.

    England defender Lewis Dunk shares his thoughts on the mood inside the Three Lions camp following an underwhelming 1-1 draw with Denmark, as well as his reaction to Brighton & Hove Albion’s appointment of Fabian Hurzeler as manager.

    Euro Leagues regular Raphael Honigstein also joins Mark for a discussion around the intricacies German culture, and how they can vary from city to city.

    Timecodes:00:40 Charlie Adam on Scotland vs Hungary02:10 Injury to Kieran Tierney05:00 Callum McGregor’s importance10:22 Steve Clarke pre-Hungary12:15 John McGinn pre-Hungary15:35 Lewis Dunk on mood of England camp20:30 Raphael Honigstein on German culture

  • Kelly Cates is joined by 5 Live's Vicki Sparks, former England striker Dion Dublin, former Netherlands defender Mario Melchiot and French football expert and Euro Leagues regular Julien Laurens to reflect on France's goalless draw against the Netherlands. They also discuss what next for England after yesterday's disappointing draw against Denmark.

    We head into the Scotland camp to speak to Eilidh Barbour ahead of their must-win final group game against Hungary in Stuttgart on Sunday.

    And we take a little peek behind-the-scenes on what some of 5 Live’s commentators have been up to on the road so far in Germany.

  • Mark Chapman is joined by former England internationals Matthew Upson, Conor Coady and Izzy Christiansen to dissect England's disappointing draw against Denmark in Frankfurt, including interviews with England manager Gareth Southgate, captain Harry Kane, vice-captain Kyle Walker and Kieran Trippier; as well as Denmark's Christian Eriksen.

    Topics:12:30 - Kyle Walker with John Murray26:26 - Kieran Trippier with John Murray32:06 - Harry Kane with Kelly Somers34:23 - Christian Eriksen with Kelly Somers37:36 - Gareth Southgate with John Murray

  • Kelly Cates has reaction as Scotland keep their UEFA Euro 2024 hopes alive with a draw against Switzerland. She’s joined by former internationals Pat Nevin, Charlie Adam and James McFadden. Hear from manager Steve Clarke, captain Andy Robertson, Billy Gilmour and Angus Gunn. Correspondent John Murray has an England preview ahead of their match against Denmark. Hear from Gareth Southgate, Matt Upson and catch Conor Coady’s interview debut as he speaks to Kyle Walker.

    00:25 Scotland keep Euros hopes alive02:25 Andy Robertson: ‘That was more like us’11:25 Billy Gilmour: ‘We gave everything’15:35 Angus Gunn: ‘Everything was 10 times better’19:00 Steve Clarke: ‘It was nice to see my players turn up’25:15 England prepare to face Denmark26:45 Gareth Southgate: ‘Luke Shaw won’t be available’38:00 Conor Coady interviews Kyle Walker

  • Kelly Cates has the latest from the Scotland and England camps at UEFA Euro 2024. Hear from Steve Clarke and Pat Nevin ahead of Scotland’s second group game vs Switzerland. Catch up with Anthony Gordon on chess, boxing and his love of self-help books and hear from Sunday Times football correspondent Jonathan Northcroft. Get José Fonte and Dion Dublin’s reaction to Portugal’s late win against Czech Republic. And the panel chat Mbappé… trigger warning: Dion talks broken noses!

    00:20 Scotland prepare for Switzerland02:45 Steve Clarke: “We need to do better”09:35 Anthony Gordon on chess, boxing & books19:35 Jonathan Northcroft joins the pod24:20 Portugal leave it late to beat Czech Republic32:20 Kylian Mbappé set to wear face mask37:05 What have we learned from the first round of games?

  • Mark Chapman presents reaction to Monday’s matches at Euro 2024, and sits down for a special interview with Brentford manager Thomas Frank.

    They talk Denmark and Christian Eriksen’s influence, Brentford’s summer plans and striker Ivan Toney.

    Matt Upson and Julien Laurens react to France’s 1-0 win over Austria and the injury to Kylian Mbappé. Vicki Sparks and Chris Sutton join the pod to react to Slovakia’s shock victory over Belgium and Lukaku’s disallowed goal.

    Plus, Eilidh Barbour interviews Scotland's John McGinn at their training camp.

    TOPICS:5.05 - Frank on Denmark and Eriksen13.12 - Ivan Toney20.04 - Brentford’s summer plans23.29 - 5 Live Deutsch Wörterbuch24.17 - Belgium 0-1 Slovakia30.03 - France 1-0 Austria35.12 - Eilidh Barbour with John McGinn

  • Micah Richards & Conor Coady join the pod as they look back at England's victory over Serbia in their Euro 2024 opener.

    Jude Bellingham led the way, but how does Southgate get the best out of Phil Foden going forward?

    Highlight timecodes:

    11:27 – Micah gives the guys’ his thoughts on Phil Foden, and how difficult it is for him adapting to play for England in that wider role, rather than through the middle

    12:48 – Micah also discusses the possibility of Bellingham playing a little deeper for England which would mean more could be made of Foden and his natural ability playing through the middle

  • Kelly Cates is joined by former England internationals Matt Upson, Joe Hart and Izzy Christiansen, to react to England’s 1-0 victory over Serbia in their opening game of Euro 2024.

    Hear from goalscorer Jude Bellingham, England captain Harry Kane and the England manager Gareth Southgate. Jordan Pickford speaks to football correspondent John Murray on a record-equalling night for the England goalkeeper, and Trent Alexander-Arnold reveals the idea behind the goal celebration.

    Alistair Bruce-Ball and Pat Nevin talk Christian Eriksen after he scored for Denmark 1100 days after suffering a cardiac arrest at Euro 2020.

    Plus, Ian Dennis and Dion Dublin react to The Netherlands' 2-1 win over Poland and the influence of Wout Weghorst.

    TOPICS:0.12 - England 1-0 Serbia3.38 - Gareth Southgate9.59 - Harry Kane16.45 - Jordan Pickford21.27 - Jude Bellingham26.45 - Trent Alexander-Arnold32.16 - Christian Eriksen34.40 - Netherlands 2-1 Poland

  • Mark Chapman and Steve Crossman present all the reaction from the second day of Euro 2024.

    Football correspondent John Murray and former England defender Matthew Upson also have the latest from the England camp ahead of their opening game against Serbia. Gareth Southgate gives injury updates on both John Stones and Luke Shaw, while Harry Kane discusses the talent in the squad.

    Euro Leagues' Guillem Balague reacts to Spain cruising past Croatia in the opening game of Group B, and is joined by former England striker Dion Dublin and senior football reporter Ian Dennis to pay tribute to the late Kevin Campbell.

    A pair of former England internationals in Paul Robinson and Phil Jagielka join Mark and Italian football expert Mina Rzouki for all the reaction to Italy’s 2-1 win over Albania.

    Timecodes:00:55 Concerns over Iceland defeat01:55 Gareth Southgate pre-Serbia06:50 Harry Kane pre-Serbia09:15 England vs Serbia preview12:35 Spain 3-0 Croatia reaction21:05 Tributes to Kevin Campbell26:05 Italy 2-1 Albania reaction

  • Mark Chapman hosts reaction to 10-man Scotland's 5-1 defeat to hosts Germany in the opening game of Euro 2024 with former Scotland internationals Pat Nevin and James McFadden, former Celtic striker Chris Sutton and German Football expert Archie Rhind-Tutt.

    Hear from Scotland captain Andy Robertson and head coach Steve Clarke.

    You can also hear the latest from the England camp with Steve Crossman and the Telegraph's Chief Football correspondent Jason Burt plus an extended interview with Kieran Trippier.

    TOPICS1 min - Germany 5-1 Scotland reaction4 mins - Andy Robertson interview14 mins - Steve Clarke interview15 mins - Germany discussion with Archie Rhind-Tutt25 mins - Steve Crossman and Jason Burt27 mins - Kieran Trippier interview

  • Mark Chapman is joined by a whole host of guests to preview the start of Euro 2024.

    Mark is joined in Munich by Scotland captain Rachel Corsie, former Scotland winger Pat Nevin and former Celtic striker Chris Sutton to look ahead to Scotland's tournament opener against hosts Germany on Friday.

    Football correspondent John Murray and England defender Conor Coady check in to preview England's first game against Serbia on Sunday, including hearing from current squad member Ezri Konsa.

    Rick Edwards stops by to launch 5 Live Breakfast's 'Deutsche Wörterbuch'.

    Former Germany defender Arne Friedrich discusses Germany's chances; senior football reporter Ian Dennis and former England striker Dion Dublin drop in from Berlin to run the rule over Portugal, Netherlands and Croatia; while Euro Leagues regulars Julien Laurens and Guillem Balague make the case for France and Spain.

    And we head into Pat Nevin's Scotland party to hear from the former Scotland goalkeeper Bryan Gunn, father of current Scotland goalkeeper Angus, and discuss how Bryan could be Scotland's lucky omen!

    Topics:00:37 - Scotland chat with Chris Sutton, Rachel Corsie and Pat Nevin10:33 - England chat with John Murray and Conor Coady13:17 - Ezri Konsa interview29:22 - Day 1 of Rick Edwards' 'Deutsche Wörterbuch'30:12 - Germany chat with Arne Friedrich40:59 - Portugal, Netherlands, Spain and Croatia chat with Ian Dennis and Dion Dublin 49:08 - France and Spain chat with Guillem Balague and Julien Laurens58:45 - Back to Pat's party with Bryan Gunn1:03:14 - Predictions

  • Steve Crossman is joined by Ivan Toney from the England camp for their first Euro 2024 media day. They look back at the strikers last 12 months, getting the call from Southgate to be part of this tournament & his many tattoos.

    Steve also takes you on a trip around the stunning grounds where England are staying in Weimarer Land – which has had everybody talking back home.

    Highlights timecodes:

    10:32 – Ivan Toney opens up about the last 12 months of his career & how he spoke to Gareth Southgate after the news of his ban from football came to the fore

    12:25 – Toney also tells Steve that he’ll definitely get another tattoo if England win the Euros 14:50 – Adam Wharton opens up to the press saying that “he’s not a loner”, but he’s not surrounded by friends as focusses on his football career with no distractions