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Kelly Somers talks Benjamin Šeško, Alexander Isak and Darwin Núñez. She’s joined by senior correspondent Sami Mokbel & The Athletic’s Adam Crafton. Chief football news reporter Simon Stone and The Telegraph’s Luke Edwards drop in to discuss Benjamin Šeško and Alexander Isak. 01:50 Benjamin Šeško to Man Utd? 08:55 What does this mean for Rasmus Højlund? 12:20 Why is it not working for Newcastle? 18:50 What are Newcastle’s other options? 22:10 What about Jean Philippe Mateta? 25:00 Darwin Núñez appears to be leaving Liverpool 28:25 Everton sign Kiernan Dewsbury-Hall 33:35 Everton bidding for Southampton’s Tyler Dibling 37:10 Could Everton bring in Jack Grealish on loan? 5 Live commentaries: Sun 1500 Crystal Palace v Liverpool for the Community Shield, Wed 2000 PSG v Tottenham for the UEFA Super Cup.

John Murray & Ian Dennis talk football, travel & language with a live studio audience in Sheffield. Also hear from Pat Nevin and Ali Bruce-Ball. WhatsApp voicenotes to 08000 289 369. Emails to TCV@bbc.co.uk 05:00 John’s end-of-season bonus, 13:40 Ian shows off his big red book, 17:10 Pat Nevin on working with John & Ian, 19:50 Pat and Ian pranking each other, 23:45 Great Glossary of Football Commentary, 34:50 Clash of the Commentators, 41:25 Answering audience questions. BBC Sounds / 5 Live commentaries: Sun 10 Aug 1500 Crystal Palace v Liverpool in the Community Shield. Glossary so far: 2-0 is a dangerous score, After you Claude, All-Premier League affair, Aplomb, Brace, Brandished, Breaking the deadlock, Bundled over the line, Champions elect / champions apparent, Clinical finish, Commentator’s curse, Coupon buster, Cultured/Educated left foot, Denied by the woodwork, Draught excluder, Elimination line, Fellow countryman, Foot race, Formerly of this parish, Fox in the box, Free hit, Goalkeepers’ Union, Goalmouth scramble, Good touch for a big man, Honeymoon Period, In and around, In the shop window, Keeping ball under their spell, Languishing, Loitering with intent, Marching orders, Nestle in the bottom corner, Numbered derbies, Nutmeg, Opposite number, Park the bus, PK for penalty-kick, Postage stamp, Put their laces through it, Rasping shot, Red wine not white wine, Relegation six-pointer, Rooted at the bottom, Roy of the Rovers stuff, Sending the goalkeeper the wrong way, Sleeping giants, Slide rule pass, Small matter of, Spiders web, Stayed hit, Steepling, Stinging the palms, Stonewall penalty, Straight off the training ground, Stramash, Team that likes to play football, Throw their cap on it, Thruppenny bit head / 50p head, Put it in the mixer, Route one Towering header, Two good feet Turning into a basketball match, Turning into a cricket score, Walking a disciplinary tightrope, Wand of a left foot, We’ve got a cup tie on our hands, Where the owl sleeps, Winger in their pocket, Wrap foot around it, Your De Bruynes, your Gundogans etc.

Kelly Cates is joined by Pat Nevin, Stephen Warnock and The i's Daniel Storey on the latest episode of the Monday Night Club. The team discuss Spurs' ambitions going into the new season under Thomas Frank, before Iain Mitchell from the ‘This Is Ibrox’ podcast joins the panel to reflect on Russell Martin's early outburst at Rangers. Finally, we hear about Brighton’s unusual pre-season preparations, and how much have Manchester United improved after their positive pre-season run? Timecodes: 01:51 Spurs & Daniel Levy’s ambitions for Thomas Frank 21:13 Was Russell Martin right to call out ‘egos’ at Rangers? 38:00 Brighton’s unusual pre-season preparations 44:17 Can Manchester United maintain their pre-season form?

A special episode from the Football Daily archives when in 2019 Rafa Benitez joined Guillem Balague to talk Istanbul, Tyneside & Madrid. [This is a re-versioned episode from the Football Daily archive. It was first published on the 25th April 2019]

As the Football League returns, Football Daily brings a special episode from the archives when Neil Warnock joined the 72+ squad to look back on some of his favourite memories in football. From bowling and chiropody, to Chris Morgan and Adel Taarabt, Neil Warnock lifts the lid on some of his funniest and most memorable stories.

The best bits as John Murray, Ian Dennis & Ali Bruce-Ball talk football, travel & language. Also hear from commentators Peter Drury and Conor McNamara. WhatsApp voicenotes to 08000 289 369. Emails to TCV@bbc.co.uk 00:55 Peter Drury memories of being on Sports Report, 06:35 Ian Dennis & Izzy Christiansen get caught sticky-handed, 10:35 Conor McNamara gets kick-off time wrong! 13:50 Gadgets and gismos to stay warm in the winter 18:00 Ali’s Shrewsbury story BBC Sounds / 5 Live commentaries: Sun 3 Aug 1630 Celtic v St Mirren in the Scottish Premiership, Sun 10 Aug 1500 Crystal Palace v Liverpool in the Community Shield. Glossary so far: 2-0 is a dangerous score, After you Claude, All-Premier League affair, Aplomb, Brace, Brandished, Breaking the deadlock, Bundled over the line, Champions elect / champions apparent, Clinical finish, Commentator’s curse, Coupon buster, Cultured/Educated left foot, Denied by the woodwork, Draught excluder, Elimination line, Fellow countryman, Foot race, Formerly of this parish, Fox in the box, Free hit, Goalkeepers’ Union, Goalmouth scramble, Good touch for a big man, Honeymoon Period, In and around, In the shop window, Keeping ball under their spell, Languishing, Loitering with intent, Marching orders, Nestle in the bottom corner, Numbered derbies, Nutmeg, Opposite number, Park the bus, PK for penalty-kick, Postage stamp, Put their laces through it, Rasping shot, Red wine not white wine, Relegation six-pointer, Rooted at the bottom, Roy of the Rovers stuff, Sending the goalkeeper the wrong way, Sleeping giants, Slide rule pass, Small matter of, Spiders web, Stayed hit, Steepling, Stinging the palms, Stonewall penalty, Straight off the training ground, Stramash, Throw their cap on it, Thruppenny bit head / 50p head, Put it in the mixer, Towering header, Turning into a basketball match, Turning into a cricket score, Walking a disciplinary tightrope, Wand of a left foot, We’ve got a cup tie on our hands, Where the owl sleeps, Winger in their pocket, Wrap foot around it, Your De Bruynes, your Gundogans etc.

Aaron Paul is joined by the Telegraph’s Luke Edwards and Mark Ogden from ESPN to dissect the Alexander Isak transfer saga. Will he be a Liverpool player by the close of the window? Luke brings insight from Newcastle who claim the Swedish international is not for sale – claiming if they lose them it would start a trend which would see other star players exiting too. Benjamin Sesko’s destination seems to have a big bearing on that, but Mark Ogden says the RB Leipzig striker favours a move to Old Trafford. Meanwhile with Tom Brady speaking out against Wayne Rooney’s management of Birmingham City in a new Amazon Prime documentary, does this signal the end of Rooney’s career as a manager? 3’30: The latest on Alexander Isak’s future 6’56: Newcastle have been prepared for this transfer saga 10’00: ‘Some managers can lie, Eddie Howe can’t’ 12’50: Have Newcastle’s transfer dealings been a disaster? 16’07: ‘The striker market is now just people’s cast-offs’ 17;20: Why Newcastle losing Isak will start a trend 17’50: ‘Liverpool are like a fisherman waiting for a bite’ 22’00: Why are Manchester United after Benjamin Sesko? 25’35: Other areas Ruben Amorim needs to strengthen 27’00: Donnarumma to Old Trafford? 32’06: Wayne Rooney v Tom Brady

Aaron Paul is joined by EFL striker Lyle Taylor and AFC Wimbledon's Sam Hutchinson to preview the upcoming League 1 and 2 seasons that get under way this weekend. In League 1 they talk about the 'mindblowing' size of the clubs currently in the division and discuss how big an impact Lee Grant will have in charge at Huddersfield Town. They are also joined by Oldham Athletic chairman Frank Rothwell as they begin life back in League 2, whilst Walsall are looking to bounce back from their disappointing end to last season. Plus, Sam also gives an update on his health following his heart attack on the pitch at the end of last season. And the guys make their first pick in the 72+ Ultimate All-time EFL XI. 2'37: Sam Hutchinson talks about his heart attack 6'09: The 'mindblowing' size of clubs in League 1 10'01: Can Luton Town rejuvenate? 11'16: 'Pep has ruined football' 13'29: Huddersfield Town and Lee Grant: Ones to watch? 16'08: Schumacher to do the business at Bolton? 17'07: Wycombe go big in the transfer market 19'21: A rude awakening for Cardiff City? 23'59: Frank Rothwell, Oldham Athletic chairman 28'54: Are MK Dons expected to go up from League 2? 30'30: The excellent managers in League 2 32'35: How do you solve a problem like Walsall? 36'04: Dan Austin with the latest on Morecambe 40'13: Ultimate all-time EFL XI

Burna Boy and Sarina Wiegman, the duet we never knew we needed! Maz Farookhi, Vicki Sparks and Katie Smith react to the England Euro 2025 parade, where 65 thousand fans joined the triumphant Lionesses in London. Plus, the latest transfer news, George Caulkin, Miguel Delaney, Nizaar Kinsella and Statman Dave discuss Alexander Isak's future, Liverpool's business this summer and Newcastle United's opportunities in the summer transfer window.

Euro 2022 winner Fran Kirby, former England international Izzy Christiansen and former Premier League defender Nedum Onuoha join Steve Crossman to reflect on England's title-defending Euros campaign. How did they do it? What does it mean to be 'proper English?' And what does Sarina Wiegman get so right? The panel discuss the players that made the difference and the team attitude that saw the Lionesses become the first English side to win a major trophy on foreign soil. Nikki Doucet, the CEO of WSL football also joins the pod to talk about how the success of the Lionesses could translate to a surge in popularity for the WSL. Timecodes: 7'33: How did England win the tournament? 12'25: What would Sarina Wiegman have been like in the England camp? 14'28: What is 'proper English?' 20'06: Sarina Wiegman's success 24'10: Fran Kirby on being told she isn't going to the Euros 27'51: What makes Leah Williamson a leader? 42'45: Nikki Doucet interview 51'32: Chloe Kelly's role 55'44: Hannah Hampton stepped up

Katie Smith has reaction to England winning UEFA Women’s Euro 2025. Also hear from Karen Bardsley, Jen Beattie, Toni Duggan and Vicki Sparks. And catch interviews with Chloe Kelly, Hannah Hampton, Sarina Wiegman and Jess Carter. 00:35 Chloe Kelly’s winning spot-kick 07:20 How do we judge Spain’s tournament? 09:15 Chloe Kelly INTERVIEW 11:40 FA planning to host celebration on Tuesday 13:15 Hannah Hampton INTERVIEW 14:50 Agyemang named Young Player of the Tournament 18:00 Spain collect runners-up medals 20:15 England head onto the platform 27:15 Toni Duggan joins the pod 32:40 Sarina Wiegman INTERVIEW 34:35 Jess Carter INTERVIEW

Ben Haines speaks to friends and family, the team behind the Lionesses, as England prepares for their Women’s Euro 2025 final against Spain.

Steve Crossman is joined by Vicki Sparks, Karen Bardsley and Jen Beattie live from Basel to preview the Euro 2025 final between England and Spain. Leah Williamson explains why this run feels like England’s hardest yet, while Sarina Wiegman tells Vicki how the Lionesses plan to take the game to Spain. The team discuss Hannah Hampton’s rise, how England can handle Aitana Bonmatí, and whether Sarina Wiegman will make any bold calls on the biggest stage of all. 01:39 – Reflecting on England’s rollercoaster run to the final 08:36 – Leah Williamson speaks to Jen Beattie 17:11 – Sarina Wiegman on England’s mindset and approach 24:39 – Could Agyemang or Kelly start the final? 29:14 – The impact of Hannah Hampton in goal 31:07 – How do England stop Aitana Bonmatí?

With the Euro 2025 final fast approaching, Katie Smith is joined by Maisie Adam and Rachel Brown-Finnis to look ahead to England v Spain. Maisie reflects on her Swiss adventure and completes her Lionesses name challenge, while Katie speaks to Beth Mead and England super fans about the team’s chances of retaining their title. 01:58 – Rachel and Maisie on their favourite bits of Switzerland 06:28 – England super fans share their tournament stories 19:37 – Katie chats to Beth Mead ahead of the final 22:59 – Reflections on the growth of women’s football 31:04 – Where England can exploit Spain’s weaknesses

Ellen White, Jen Beattie and Nedum Onuoha join Ben Haines to look ahead to the final of Euro 2025 as England take on Spain in Basel - can the Lionesses retain their title and avenge their World Cup Final defeat from two years ago? Also hear from England's Beth Mead, Keira Walsh and Ella Toone as well as manager Sarina Wiegman. 01:28 - England's journey to the final 13:22 - Beth Mead interview 20:16 - The Spanish perspective with ex-international Vicki Losada 30:52 - Who should start for England? 44:44 - Sarina Wiegman focus with Dutch football journalist, Rivkah Op Hetveld 54:58 - The panel give their predictions BBC Sounds / 5 Live commentaries this week: Sun 1700 Euro 2025 Final - England v Spain

Maisie Adam is in Zurich after another dramatic semi-final as world champions Spain edge past Germany in extra-time! Maisie is with a mixture of fans: Tom, born in Spain, raised in Switzerland by his English dad and Spanish mum Nandi! Lauren, from New Zealand but supporting England and travelling around Switzerland with German friend Leni. Lauren and Maisie chat England and the impact of Michelle Agyemang, while Leni tells us why everyone loves Ann-Katrin Berger so much. Plus Tom and Nandi talk Spain and what they think will happen in the final! Plus Maisie ticks off a couple more Lionesses names in her challenge! Timecodes: 01:20 Spain make it to the final! 05:20 Lauren on who she wanted in the final 08:50 Ann-Katrin Berger 11:30 Michelle Agyemang shining 14:30 Predictions!

Jen Beattie, Steph Houghton and Eilidh Barbour join Katie Smith as Spain book their place the Euros final. A re-match of the 2023 World Cup final awaits but what can we expect from Sunday’s game? The team react to a well-matched game between reigning World Champions Spain and eight-time Euros winners Germany. Aitana Bonmati proved the difference, scoring in the 113th minute for Spain but why couldn’t they break Germany’s defence down sooner? And how well have Germany done in this tournament, given they lost their captain Giulia Gwinn in the opening fixture? Looking ahead to the final, how do England find a way to beat Spain? Do Sarina Wiegman’s side head into it the under-dogs? Timecodes: 0’52: Germany’s defensive performance 1’56: Bonmati the difference maker 4’34: A galvanised Spanish team 7’19: Germany’s tournament 12’20: Looking ahead to the final 14’04: How can England counter Spain? 18’06 Sarina Wiegman’s substitutions in the final 20’00: Are England under-dogs in the final? BBC Sounds / 5 Live commentaries this week: Sun 1700 Euro 2025 Final.

Karen Bardsley, Ellen White, Nedum Onuoha and Vicki Sparks join Katie Smith as England beat Italy to qualify for the Euros final. Reaction as super-subs Michelle Agyemang and Chloe Kelly come to the rescue again as it looked like England were being sent home by Italy until Agyemang’s 96th minute equaliser. How much of a breakthrough is Agyemang having at these Championships? Hear from the England manager, Sarina Wiegman, captain Leah Williamson and midfielder Ella Toone as the Lionesses reach a third major international final in a row. How do they keep managing to find a way to win? Should England have been awarded the penalty? And are they up for the challenge of beating Germany or Spain in the final? Timecodes: 1’56: Reflections on Michelle Agyemang's influence 5’12: Chloe Kelly’s performance 9’01: Were England complacent? 10’58: Ella Toone interview 15’13: Leah Williamson interview 20’51: Sarina Wiegman interview 24’00 Wiegman’s influence and mentality BBC Sounds / 5 Live commentaries this week: Wed 2000 SF2 Germany v Spain, Sun 1700 Euro 2025 Final.

Steve Crossman, Nedum Onuoha, Izzy Christiansen and Steph Houghton talk all-things Euro 2025, & we hear the latest transfer news. The team preview England’s semi-final against Italy and reflect on how they got there; was it resolve or luck against Sweden? Who really is England’s ‘wildcard’ Michelle Agyemang, and how did Lucy Bronze drag the Lionesses to victory? Plus, we hear from England boss Sarina Wiegman on Leah Williamson’s fitness, as well as Georgia Stanway on the squad coming together following the racist abuse that Jess Carter has suffered this summer. And finally, the MNC team react to Bryan Mbeumo joining Manchester United, and discuss Newcastle’s nightmare transfer window so far. Timecodes: 04:13 No-nonsense Lucy Bronze 16:41 Georgia Stanway on Jess Carter & racism 24:28 Sarina Wiegman on Williamson’s fitness 26:00 Do England have a defensive problem? 37:13 Michelle Agyemang interview 45:04 Mbeumo joins Manchester United 48:00 Newcastle’s nightmare window BBC Sounds / 5 Live commentaries this week: Tue 2000 SF1 England v Italy, Wed 2000 SF2 Germany v Spain, Sun 1700 Euro 2025 Final.

Ben Haines, England women’s record goal scorer Ellen White and The Guardian’s Tom Garry react to Jess Carter revealing she has received racist abuse throughout the tournament. The Lionesses have said they will stop taking the knee before matches as football needs to find another way to tackle racism. Jess Carter has also said she will be stepping back from social media. Katie Smith has been speaking with Alex Greenwood about how Jess is and conversations within the team about the abuse. On the pitch Ellen and Tom give their insight into some dramatic football in the quarter-finals, how England will go into their semi-final against Italy and what is going on with penalties at this tournament! Timecodes: 02:32 Statements on Jess Carter racist abuse 12:00 Alex Greenwood with Katie Smith 22:10 Ellen on Sweden game 31:10 Italian threat 36:15 Ann-Katrin Berger 42:11 Penalties!