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How much will England miss Rachel Daly?

10 April - 38 mins
Podcast Series Full Time Europe: A show about women's football

Michael Cox and Charlotte Harpur are with Sophie Penney to talk about Rachel Daly, after she announced her retirement from international football. 

Plus, what did we make of England’s performances in their first Euro 2025 qualification games? Is Lucy Bronze’s defending up to scratch? Are we expecting too much of them?

And Man United offer a contract extension to manager Marc Skinner. Fresh off breaking the story, Charlotte tells us more.

HOST: Sophie Penney 

WITH: Charlotte Harpur and Michael Cox

PRODUCER: Sophie Penney 

EXECUTIVE PRODUCER: Abi Paterson

Get in touch: fte@theathletic.com 

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