On today’s pod: England make it four wins from four in World Cup qualifying with a hard-fought victory away to Iceland in their 500th international. Alessia Russo’s goal proves decisive as the panel discusses England’s ability to grind out results, Sarina Wiegman’s tactical flexibility and the growing importance of Hannah Hampton between the posts.
Elsewhere, the panel reflects on another positive window for the home nations and the Republic of Ireland, with wins for Ireland, Wales and Northern Ireland, and Scotland maintaining top spot in their group after a pair of hard-fought draws.
Plus: the panel assesses the state of play across European qualifying, with no side yet securing automatic progression and competition tightening across the groups.
Also: attention turns back to club football with a preview of the Champions League semi-finals, as Arsenal prepare to face Lyon and Bayern Munich take on Barcelona, with the panel discussing what both challengers must do to upset the favourites.
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