
Southgate resigns! Reaction from Neville & Carragher, and who's next for England?
16 July 2024 - 48 minsFollowing the news that Gareth Southgate has resigned as England manager, Ron Walker and Sam Blitz are here to react to the news.
We hear from Gary Neville and Jamie Carragher who give us their reactions to Southgate's decision to step down, and set out what they think his legacy will be as England boss.
Plus, Sky Sports News' senior reporters, Kaveh Solhekol and Rob Dorsett give us an idea of why Southgate may have decided his time was up, and discuss who might take over as the national team manager.

The Sunday Supplement podcast is back!
Dharmesh Sheth is here to tell you about the return of the Sunday Supplement podcast. Give us a like, follow, or subscribe so you don't miss us: https://podfollow.com/sunday-supplement.
15 August Finished

Introducing 'Premier League Friday' with Roman Kemp!
Your weekend of football begins with Roman Kemp and 'Premier League Friday'. Catch the live show on Sky Sports News 5-7pm, with the podcast - featuring extended interviews - dropping on your 'Essential Football' feed as soon as we come off air. You can find the 'Premier League Friday' podcast here: https://podfollow.com/essentialfootball
14 August Finished

One year to go to the World Cup! Who could line up for England?
With a year to go until the start of the 2026 World Cup in the USA, Canada and Mexico, Mike Wedderburn is joined by Rob Dorsett and Dharmesh Sheth to take a look at which players could be selected for England if they qualify. Rob and Dharms pick out the players they think Thomas Tuchel will go with and name some outsiders too. Listen to every episode of Essential Football on Apple Podcasts, Spotify or Spreaker. You can also listen to Essential Football on your smart speaker by saying "ask Global Player to play Essential Football". For all the latest football news, head to skysports.com/football For advertising opportunities email: [email protected]
23 mins
12 June Finished

Postecoglou Sacked! | Frank the leading contender to replace Ange at Tottenham
Mike Wedderburn is joined in the Sky Sports News studio by Chief Correspondent, Kaveh Solhekol, and Reporter, James Savundra, to react to the news that Ange Postecoglou has been sacked as Tottenham Head Coach, despite winning the Europa League. We also look at the leading contenders to replace him, including Brentford's Thomas Frank. For more reaction to this breaking story, head to Sky Sports News and skysports.com/football. Listen to every episode of Essential Football on Apple Podcasts, Spotify or Spreaker. You can also listen to Essential Football on your smart speaker by saying "ask Global Player to play Essential Football". To get in touch with the pod, email: [email protected].
25 mins
6 June Finished

Russell Martin exclusive on becoming Rangers head coach, catching Celtic, transfer plans & proving doubters wrong
Hear from Russell Martin in an exclusive interview with Sky Sports' Luke Shanley, as he discusses becoming Rangers’ new head coach, why he thinks he can turn the club’s fortunes around, his style of play, transfer plans, catching Celtic, the future of captain James Tavernier and much more. Listen to every episode of Essential Football on Apple Podcasts, Spotify or Spreaker. You can also listen to Essential Football on your smart speaker by saying "ask Global Player to play Essential Football". To get in touch with the pod, email: [email protected].
12 mins
6 June Finished

Lionesses Named for Euro 2025 | Chelsea’s James included in squad
Sky Sports’ Caroline Barker and former England international Sue Smith bring you reaction to England’s Euro 2025 squad announcement. We hear from head coach Sarina Wiegman as she names the 23 Lionesses she hopes will defend England’s crown. You can follow Euro 2025 across Sky Sports. For more women’s football content from Sky, check out Pitch to Pod: skysports.com/pitch-to-pod
37 mins
5 June Finished