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New Regimes for England and Wales | All you need to know about Carsley’s Three Lions & Bellamy’s Wales | Plus, who is Angel Gomes?

5 September - 41 mins
Podcast Series Essential Football

Sky Sports football journalists Sam Blitz, Peter Smith and Ben Grounds discuss a new look England under interim manager Lee Carsley, as the post-Southgate era begins in the Nations League. Sky Sports News’ Senior Reporter Rob Dorsett casts an eye over training, and we find out about some of the new faces in Carsley’s first squad, including former Manchester United midfielder Angel Gomes. Plus, we preview Wales’ upcoming fixtures, as they begin life under Craig Bellamy. 

41 mins

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Essential Questions: Is Aston Villa make-or-break for Erik Ten Hag at Man Utd?

Essential Questions: Is Aston Villa make-or-break for Erik Ten Hag at Man Utd?

On the latest Essential Football podcast, Ron Walker, Pete Smith and Zinny Boswell discuss the rising pressure around Erik Ten Hag brought on by another poor start to the season at Man Utd.  After Marcus Rashford's bewildering half-time withdrawal in Porto, last weekend's debacle at home to Tottenham and a huge test coming up on Super Sunday at Aston Villa, the panel ask whether this is make-or-break time for Ten Hag - and where it's all come undone barely a year after his impressive debut season. You can follow all the action from Aston Villa against Manchester United across Sky Sports this Sunday. 

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Essential Questions: What have we learnt from the Premier League season so far?

Essential Questions: What have we learnt from the Premier League season so far?

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Essential Exclusive: Hearts CEO on Naismith sacking, Brighton owner talks, Shankland future & Rangers links

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41 mins

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Essential Exclusive: Rangers interim chairman John Gilligan speaks to Sky Sports

Essential Exclusive: Rangers interim chairman John Gilligan speaks to Sky Sports

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24 mins

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Essential Questions: Is Man City vs Arsenal a title decider already?

Essential Questions: Is Man City vs Arsenal a title decider already?

On the latest Essential Football, Sky Sports football journalists Ron Walker, Pete Smith and Lewis Jones look forward to the Super Sunday clash between Man City and Arsenal.   Would Kevin De Bruyne's absence be more of a problem than Martin Odegaard? Are Man City regressing - despite their perfect start? And where will Sunday's game be won or lost? Or would either side settle for another 0-0? You can follow all the action from Manchester City against Arsenal across Sky Sports. 

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Essential Questions: Who will win the North London Derby - depleted Arsenal or misfiring Spurs?

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