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Football Daily

BBC Radio 5 Live
527 episodes   Last Updated: Jul 13, 25

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Episodes

Katie Smith has reaction to England 6-1 Wales at UEFA Women’s EURO 2025. She’s joined by Karen Bardsley, Danny Gabbidon and Vicki Sparks. Also hear from Sarina Wiegman, Rhian Wilkinson, Beth Mead and Alessia Russo.02:40 Did we overcook the rivalry? 04:00 Could be Jess Fishlock’s last game, 05:25 Proper team performance from England? 08:25 Beth Mead INTERVIEW, 11:45 Sarina Wiegman INTERVIEW, 15:25 What did we learn from England? 19:30 Rhian Wilkinson INTERVIEW, 21:15 Wilkinson: “This team isn’t fit enough”, 24:40 Alessia Russo INTERVIEW, 27:00 England avoid Spain’s half of draw.BBC Sounds / 5 Live commentaries: Wed 2000 QF1 Norway v Italy, Thu 2000 QF2 Sweden v England, Fri 2000 QF3 Spain v Switzerland, Sat 2000 QF4 France v Germany.
Katie Smith looks ahead to England vs Wales at UEFA Women’s EURO 2025.She’s joined by Steph Houghton, Nedum Onuoha, Vicki Sparks and Danny Gabbidon. Also hear from Grace Clinton, Ella Toone, Sarina Wiegman, Angharad James and Hannah Cain.Timecodes 03:05 All to play for for England & Wales 04:35 Excited for Spain-Switzerland QF 09:35 Wiegman gets tactical tweaks right 13:00 Which England is the real England? 17:35 Grace Clinton INTERVIEW 24:50 Shutting out the outside noise 33:25 Ella Toone INTERVIEW 34:35 Wales chat with Danny Gabbidon 39:50 Hannah Cain INTERVIEW 42:35 Will Sarina Wiegman make changes? 43:46 Angharad James INTERVIEW 44:54 Sarina Wiegman INTERVIEW
Ben Haines, Ellen White and Jen Beattie talk Group B as Spain finish top with Italy second and both making it through to the quarter-finals. Ellen and Jen reflect on England so far and what they will come up against when they face Wales on Sunday in St Gallen. The team chat who is standing out as favourites so far, plus the significance of hosts Switzerland making it out of the groups for the first time in their history. Hear from inside both camps, England’s Grace Clinton and Wales forward Hannah Cain.Timecodes: 01:00 Ben, Ellen & Jen reunited! 03:10 Group B is decided! 11:00 Ruthless England 19:50 Grace Clinton 25:30 England v Wales emotion 30:25 Hannah Cain 35:00 What it means to players families
Maisie Adam is back talking all things Euros as England and Wales prepare for their last group match against each other! Jill Scott drops by to personally deliver a coffee to Maisie and also reflects on that huge Lioness win against the Netherlands. Super fans Beth, Chelsea and Ash talk all things Wales, what that Jess Fishlock goal meant and the return of Sophie Ingle! Timecodes: 01:00 Supporting Wales & England… 03:30 Jill Scott brings Maisie a flat white! 07:20 Wales legacy & experience 11:50 Visibility
Katie Smith presents reaction as a Lauren James brace helps the Lionesses record their first win of UEFA Women's Euro 2025. She's joined by Vicki Sparks, Nikita Parris and Karen Bardsley as England defeat the Netherlands 4-0 in Zurich. Also hear interviews with Sarina Wiegman, Jess Carter and Ella Toone. Meanwhile, Eilidh Barbour and Danny Gabbidon react after Wales create history by scoring their first ever goal at an international tournament, despite losing 4-1 to France. Plus, we hear from a very proud Rhian Wilkinson.TIMECODES 01:00 England 4-0 Netherlands analysis 14:55 Ella Toone interview 25:40 Sarina Wiegman interview 30:41 France 4-1 Wales analysis 41:37 Rhian Wilkinson interview5 Live/BBC Sounds commentaries this week:Thursday: Switzerland v Finland (8pm) - 5 Live Friday: Spain v Italy (8pm) - 5 Live Saturday: Germany v Sweden (8pm) - 5 Live Sunday: England v Wales (8pm) - 5 Live
Katie Smith presents a preview of England & Wales' crunch games at Euro 2025. Hear from England pair Sarina Wiegman and Alessia Russo, as well as Wales manager Rhian Wilkinson.Ellen White and Steph Houghton join Katie as England prepare for a must-win game against The Netherlands after opening day defeat against France. Lionesses boss Wiegman insists England are up for the fight, while Russo assesses her chemistry with England's variety of attacking options.Also hear from Rivkah op het Veld on how the Dutch could hurt England, and get the latest on Wales ahead of their massive game against France.Timecodes: 01:00 MD-1 06:15 Sarina Wiegman interview 09:35 Lionesses "up for the fight" 13:40 Problem areas 21:30 Alessia Russo interview 25:50 England's attacking options 29:40 A must-win game for England 33:00 Dutch track w/ Rivkah op het Veld 40:10 Wales team bus incident & Rhian Wilkinson 43:45 Wales v France 47:00 Jess Fishlock interview5 Live commentaries coming up this week: Wed 1700 England v Netherlands on 5 Live Wed 2000 France v Wales on 5 Live Thu 2000 Norway v Switzerland on 5 Live
Katie Smith speaks to Hannah Hampton ahead of England’s second match of Euro 2025. Hear what she made of her first match in a major tournament, and her outlook on England’s future in the competition ahead of Netherlands on Wednesday. Former England goalkeeper Karen Bardsley joins Katie as they assess England’s chances of success against Netherlands. Plus, hear from Georgia Stanway on her thoughts about how the camp reacted to Saturday’s defeat, and how they’re looking ahead to the next match.TIME CODES: 02.55 – Hannah Hampton 18.20 – Georgia Stanway
Ben Haines, England women’s record goal scorer Ellen White and The Guardian’s Tom Garry dissect where it went wrong for England against France. Ellen shares her insight into how England and Sarina will respond to the defeat and what needs to be different against Netherlands, which has become a must win game. Tom talks selection and who struggled against France but also how the Lionesses have been able to bounce back from defeats in the past. Ellen was at the Wales game in Lucerne as they made their debut at a major tournament and what the atmosphere was like as Viv Miedema scored her 100th goal. The team also reflect on how the tournament has started and how Switzerland have embraced the Euros!Timecodes: 01:00 Welcome to Zurich! 04:20 VAR 15:30 England bouncing back 24:30 Viv Miedema gets her 100th goal! 30:30 What can Wales do now? 36:10 Switzerland as hosts
Katie Smith has reaction to defeats for England and Wales at UEFA Women’s EURO 2025. She’s joined by Izzy Christiansen, Nedum Onuoha, Julien Laurens and Vicki Sparks as England are beaten by France. Hear interviews with Sarina Wiegman, Alessia Russo and Alex Greenwood. Plus Eilidh Barbour and Danny Gabbidon round up Wales’ defeat to Netherlands and hear from Rhian Wilkinson.02:45 Alex Greenwood INTERVIEW, 05:55 Alessia Russo INTERVIEW, 08:00 England underperform in midfield? 11:00 Was it a foul on Russo for France’s second goal? 14:45 What positives were there for England? 20:00 Hannah Hampton a highlight? 22:40 Sarina Wiegman INTERVIEW, 26:10 Wales lose in first major tournament match, 32:15 Rhian Wilkinson INTERVIEW.BBC Sounds / 5 Live commentaries: Sun 1700 Norway v Finland on Sports Extra 3, Sun 2000 Switzerland v Iceland on Sports Extra, Mon 1700 Spain v Belgium on Sports Extra, Mon 2000 Portugal v Italy on Sports Extra, Tue 1700 Germany v Denmark on Sports Extra, Tue 2000 Poland v Sweden on Sports Extra.
Sarina Wiegman and Leah Williamson speak to Izzy Christiansen and Vicki Sparks ahead of the Lionesses opening match at the Euro 2025 in Switzerland. Katie Smith and the panel discuss England's build-up to the tournament, the form of their opponents France and the strength of Group D. Plus, we hear from Wales manager Rhian Wilkinson, captain Angharad James and our team of Eilidh Barbour and Danny Gabbidon ahead of Wales against the Netherlands.Sat 1700 Wales v Netherlands on 5 Live Sat 2000 France v England on 5 Live Sun 1700 Norway v Finland Sun 2000 Switzerland v Iceland