England Lionesses’ dramatic comeback to win against Italy in extra time gives Crossways host Ian Wright plenty to talk about in this Euros special. High praise for super subs Michelle Agyemang and Chloe Kelly, highlights from the full 120 minutes, and thoughts on what this could mean for Italian women’s football. Wrighty finishes with a lookahead to the final against Germany or Spain.

Hosts: Ian Wright and Steph Houghton

Executive Producer: Roscoe Bowman

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Steph Houghton and Ian Wright reflect on England’s final group stage match against Wales, in which England ran out comfortable winners and earned second place in Group D at UEFA Women’s Euro 2025. The hosts speak about Wales and what it will take for them to keep progressing, before considering the Lionesses’ chances against Sweden. Crossways predictions make a return as the pair attempt to predict every quarterfinal score.

Hosts: Steph Houghton and Ian Wright
Executive Producer: Roscoe Bowman

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Steph Houghton and Ian Wright give their reaction to the Lionesses’ match vs. Netherlands at UEFA women’s Euro 2025. Our hosts give credit to Sarina Wiegman’s changes, praising the individual and collective performances for England. Ian and Steph also had higher expectations for the Dutch team who are now on the brink of elimination.

Hosts: Steph Houghton and Ian Wright

Executive Producer: Roscoe Bowman

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Steph Houghton and Ian Wright are back for the UEFA women’s Euros, picking apart England’s opening match vs. France in Switzerland. Our hosts reflect on the tournament so far, with Switzerland vs. Norway being the standout match, before diving into the key moments of Lionesses vs. France. Did Sarina Wiegman get the starting lineup right? Where did England go wrong? And has the offside rule gone too far?! Ian and Steph also give praise to France standouts Sandy Baltimore, Delphine Cascarino, and Alice Sombath while analysing their chances at earning a first major trophy with their nation.

Hosts: Steph Houghton and Ian Wright

Executive Producer: Roscoe Bowman

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Hosts Ian Wright and Steph Houghton discuss the rebrand of the WSL and Championship, calling for transparency and clarity for the fans and clubs so that everyone can get on the same page about the future of women's football in England. Wrighty calls for the excitement and intensity of the Championship game between the London City Lionesses and Birmingham City to be everywhere in the WSL next season, and Steph doesn't sugarcoat her feelings on relegation and plans for the pathway. They then discuss the latest Lionesses squad: Stanway is back, Ella Morris gets her first call-up, and Agyemang keeping her spot. Then they create their WSL Team of the Season. Spoiler alert: They don't agree on every player! How do you feel about their top picks for the 2024-25 season?

Crossways will return on Friday, June 13th.

Hosts: Steph Houghton and Ian Wright

Executive Producers: Roscoe Bowman and Ryan Hunn

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It’s no secret that Ian Wright and Steph Houghton—like all women’s football fans—have been discussing the wider problem of the top flight being sewn up by barely halfway through the season. But now that Chelsea are champions, something else runs deeper: the hosts’ respective teams are struggling. Are the latest Arsenal and Manchester City results just blips, or signs of deeper issues? On a more positive note, Crossways welcomes the London City Lionesses to the WSL and has high hopes for Manchester United. Predictions for the final games of the season are in and it’s all to play for, with Steph just 10 points ahead…

Hosts: Steph Houghton and Ian Wright

Executive Producers: Roscoe Bowman and Ryan Hunn

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Hosts Steph Houghton and Ian Wright have a lot to talk about in Episode 27 of Crossways, coming to you after Arsenal overturned a deficit in their massive return leg against Lyon to reach the UWCL final. They have a shot at becoming Champions League winners for the first time since 2007. In stark contrast, Chelsea received a thrashing from Barcelona, losing 4-1 twice. And Wrighty seeks to make WSL predictions with his heart, not his head, as he closes the points gap at the pointy end of the season. Comment your predictions for the next eight games...

Hosts: Steph Houghton and Ian Wright

Executive Producers: Roscoe Bowman and Ryan Hunn

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As the hosts get warmed up for Episode 26 of #Crossways, Ian Wright admits feeling Ange Postecoglou’s pain as a manager after Wembley Rangers FC’s loss in Baller League. And with the Wentworth golf pro-am on the horizon, Steph Houghton admits she hasn’t practiced her swing since last year. Getting into football, Wrighty and Steph try to find positives in the English teams’ UEFA Women’s Champions League semifinals performances, but ultimately struggle to move past Kadidiatou Diani’s phenomenal performance for Lyon, and Claudia Pina’s for Barcelona. They lament the lack of any decent individual performances from Arsenal or Chelsea, and realize the gap between Europe’s elite and the WSL. Our hosts then give us their WSL score predictions ahead of a decisive week for Crystal Palace. Steph and Ian are trading score predictions for shout-outs. Comment your predictions below…

Hosts: Steph Houghton and Ian Wright

Executive Producers: Roscoe Bowman and Ryan Hunn

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Crossways hosts Steph Houghton and Ian Wright reflect on the Women’s FA Cup semifinals and discuss if they'd be better off hosted at neutral venues. Then, it’s time to unpack the bigger picture for each team. Has Manchester United closed the top three gap? How important is the summer for Liverpool? Are Chelsea really at their best right now? And why the pile-up of injuries at Manchester City? The pair then look ahead to a massive weekend for Arsenal and Chelsea as they face up against Europe’s elite in the UEFA Women's Champions League semifinals. Predictions close out the show, as Wright tries to follow his heart over his head…

Hosts: Steph Houghton and Ian Wright

Executive Producers: Ryan Hunn and Roscoe Bowman

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Coming in hot off the back of the Lionesses' defeat to Belgium in their UEFA Women's Nations League group game, just days after they thrashed them 5-0. Crossways hosts Steph Houghton and Ian Wright discuss their fall from grace, highlighting stunning performances from Belgium's Tessa Wullaert and lamenting England's poor communication. Michelle Agyemang gets the praise she deserves after scoring that truly magnificent goal, and in her debut. Will she get the Euros call-up? The episode finishes with predictions for the FA Cup semifinals and a sad Ian, who realises he's always last when it comes to predictions.

Hosts: Steph Houghton and Ian Wright

Executive Producers: Roscoe Bowman and Ryan Hunn

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