Ben Haines, Ellen White and Jen Beattie discuss the fallout around former England goalkeeper Mary Earps' book as extracts have already been released. Ellen talks about life as a Lionesses and the relationships between players and managers and what that’s like in elite football.

Jen shares how it felt being dropped to the bench at Arsenal and how she responded to the disappointment.

Huge match in the WSL this weekend as Arsenal need to keep the pressure on unbeaten Chelsea. The team talk ACLs with the news that break out England star Michelle Agyemang ruptured her ACL during the international break.

Plus the 2027 World Cup qualifying draw has been made and it’s England and Spain, again! Ellen and Jen also give their thoughts on the Fifpro World XI.

Live commentary of Arsenal v Chelsea on 5 sports Extra and BBC Sounds on Saturday 8th November, kick off is at 12:00.

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Mary Earps is speaking for the first time since extracts of her book were released over the first weekend of November before the full autobiography comes out on the 6th.

Emma Sanders sat down with Mary and spoke about the immediate reaction and how she's felt since those extracts were published.

Mary opens up about her relationship with Sarina Wiegman after announcing her retirement before the Euros and opens up about life off the pitch, being in a same sex relationship and the process of freezing her eggs, which she has not discussed publicly before.

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Order is restored with Ben Haines back in the presenter seat alongside Ellen White and Jen Beattie to review the October international break!

The trio review the first two friendlies of England's homecoming series against Brazil and Australia after we saw Maya Le Tissier start at both full-back and centre-back and chat how to get the best out of Alessia Russo and Aggie Beever-Jones up front. Plus, it wouldn't be a Women's Football Weekly podcast without a mention of Lucy Bronze, we hear from the birthday goal who got a goal and an assist to celebrate!

Wales began life after Jess Fishlock against Poland, Ellen and Jen discuss just how difficult it will be to replace her, plus we ask is Caroline Weir destined to be the next captain of Scotland?

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The Lionesses are back in action for the first time since retaining their European Championship title out in Switzerland and Ben Haines is at St. George's Park to catch up with a special trio.

Lucy Bronze, England's Player of the Year for 2024/25, joins Ben to reminisce on the summer and look ahead to their upcoming friendlies against Brazil and Australia. Aggie Beever-Jones, England Women’s Top Goalscorer for 2024/25, talks to Ben about her Euros memories and her brilliant start to the WSL season, and Laura Blindkilde Brown chats the England pathway and Ella Toone’s hypothetical hen party!

Plus, BBC Sport’s Senior Women’s football news reporter Emma Sanders joins Ben to reflect on the day’s media action at St. George’s Park and what kind of experimentation we can expect from Sarina Wiegman over the next week.

Full commentary of England v Brazil at the Etihad is on 5 Sports Extra and BBC Sounds on Saturday 25th October, kick off is at 5:30pm.

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It’s an Ellen White and Jen Beattie takeover as they interview Wales legend and most capped player Jess Fishlock after she announced her international retirement.

Jess talks about her decision to retire, her legacy with Wales, scoring at the Euros and what next for her as she continues her club football in Seattle. Scotland and Crystal Palace forward Kirsty Howat drops by the pod ahead of their friendlies against Morocco and Switzerland. Kirsty talks her recent move to Palace and how she is finding WSL 2 and her own ambitions with Scotland.

Plus the BBC has announced the nominees for Women’s Footballer of the year award.

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Sat 25 Oct 1730, England v Brazil on 5 Sports Extra

Ben Haines, Ellen White and Jen Beattie discuss the retirement of Millie Bright from international football and the latest England squad announcement.

Sarina Wiegman has named her latest Lionesses squad for their upcoming friendlies against Brazil and Australia, which includes first senior call ups for Arsenal duo Katie Reid and Taylor Hinds and Aston Villa midfielder Lucia Kendall.

Ellen shares her memories of former teammate Millie Bright and what she brought on and off the pitch. In the WSL West Ham and Liverpool still remain winless at the bottom of the table, plus Champions League group action.

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Ben Haines sits down with the Tottenham Hotspur head coach Martin Ho to catch up on how the season has gone so far as his side sit third in the WSL. Martin talks about his Champions League experience with SK Brann, building a community around a team and his ambitions with Spurs this season, plus the impact new signing Cathinka Tandberg has made.

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Katie Smith, Ellen White, Rachel Corsie and Esme Morgan talk through the first week of action in Champions League. Mixed fortunes for the English sides, with Arsenal starting their title defence with a loss to eight-time champions Lyon, Chelsea drawing to Twente and Manchester United narrowly beating Valerenga. Elsewhere, there were big wins for Barcelona and Real Madrid! Plus, the panel hear from Millie Bright and talk through next week’s Lionesses squad announcement ahead of friendlies against Brazil and Australia later this month.

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Ben Haines, Ellen White and Jen Beattie talk all the big headlines from the WSL weekend including Chloe Kelly and her celebration after scoring against her old club!

Manchester City still came away with the bragging rights though as Arsenal slip into fifth as they head into the Champions League phase. The team chat rivalries and how it is good for the game, Kerstin Casparij with another player of the match performance and are Manchester United genuine title contenders?

Plus it’s another hard result for Liverpool as they remain without a win this season sitting bottom.

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Manchester City's Kerstin Casparij talks to Ben Haines about how Manchester is now her home, the Euros and her famous instagram captions! Plus why she wears such small shin pads!