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Steve Crossman is joined by Archie Rhind-Tutt, Mina Rzouki and Julien Laurens. San Marino earn promotion into Nations League C, while France and Germany end the year with wins.

Harry Kane has a rival in the Golden Boot race in Germany in the form of Eintracht Frankfurt forward Omar Marmoush, and Borussia Dortmund continue to falter in the league.

Hear from former West Ham manager Slaven Bilic on his fellow Croat – and former Dortmund boss - Edin Terzic, as well as the rise of Luka Modric.

And the panel discuss Lyon’s financial problems, and Claudio Ranieri’s return to Roma.

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5 Live commentaries this week

How and why has Pep Guardiola decided to extend his contract at Manchester City? Steve Crossman is joined by Guillem Balague, Michael Brown, Sam Lee and Emily Brobyn.

Did Guardiola’s affection for the city of Manchester play a part in his decision, and can his decision to stay for at least another season get City’s campaign back on track?

The panel discuss how the news could galvanise the dressing room, and the next steps for Guardiola and the City hierarchy.

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5 Live commentaries this week

Why did Gareth Ainsworth join Shrewsbury? Is Frank Lampard a good fit for Coventry?

Aaron Paul, Jobi McAnuff and former Derby captain Curtis Davies look at the week’s biggest stories in the EFL.

New Shrewsbury manager Gareth Ainsworth joins the pod to talk about his reasons for taking the job, and his aims and ambitions.

Curtis reflects on whether his former manager Frank Lampard is a good fit for the Coventry job – what sort of style can we expect? What sort of a manager is he?

Plus – why have there been so few goals in the Championship this season? The guys discuss whether its down to better defending or whether we’re seeing the end of the traditional number 9.

And with a pivotal match at the bottom of League 2 – will it be Swindon or Morecambe who end the weekend happier?

01:30 – Gareth Ainsworth on Shrewsbury

Jen Beattie, Ellen White and Ben Haines react to the England squad announcement ahead of friendlies against the USA and Switzerland. Hear from Lioness boss Sarina Wiegman on her selections, injury issues including Lauren Hemp and on the excitement around facing Emma Hayes at Wembley.

In the WSL Ellen and Jen chat Chelsea’s dominance with a record unbeaten run and what didn’t work out for Manchester City on the day.

Plus the team discuss how VAR could be used in the WSL at the main stadiums following a controversial penalty being awarded to Everton against Liverpool.

Also Ben, Ellen and Jen congratulate Kristie Mewis and Sam Kerr on their pregnancy announcement and join Chelsea in condemning the abuse aimed at Kerr and Mewis on social media.

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BBC Sounds / 5 Live commentaries this week:

Alistair Bruce-Ball is with Chris Sutton, Rory Smith and Andros Townsend. They look at what shape England are in as Carsley passes on the reins to Thomas Tuchel. Chris says there’s only one nailed-on starter, and it’s not Harry Kane! How much of a Rúben Amorim team will we see as Man Utd go to Ipswich on Sunday? And why is American ownership on the rise in the EFL? Hear from a football investment expert, and former Wycombe owner Rob Couhig.

00:35 Rory’s first day!

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Hear from Lee Carsley, Taylor Harwood-Bellis and Anthony Gordon after England thrashed Republic of Ireland to return to the top tier of the UEFA Nations League. Steve Crossman is joined by Matt Upson, Clinton Morrison and senior football reporter Ian Dennis. Correspondent John Murray speaks to the big names in the tunnel at Wembley.

00:40 What does England’s win mean?

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Hear from Harry Kane and Lee Carsley ahead of England vs Republic of Ireland at Wembley. Also catch the thoughts of Republic of Ireland boss Heimir Hallgrímsson as correspondent John Murray and senior football reporter Ian Dennis preview the match. They also get the Irish perspective from Off The Ball presenter Nathan Murphy.

03:55 Harry Kane INTERVIEW

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The former Tottenham and France goalkeeper Hugo Lloris talks to Steve Crossman about life in his new home of Los Angeles, the highs and lows of his time at Tottenham, and the first time he saw Kylian Mbappe play for France.

Lloris also talks about the impact moving from White Hart Lane may have had on Tottenham's trophy ambitions and how Pete Sampras influenced his sporting career.

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BBC Sounds / 5 Live commentaries this week:

Hear from Lee Carsley, Conor Gallagher and Jordan Pickford as England beat Greece in the UEFA Nations League. Mark Chapman is joined by Leon Osman, Izzy Christiansen and correspondent John Murray. Also catch a preview of Friday’s 5 Live commentary – Scotland vs Croatia.

01:00 Carsley gives out more debuts

BBC Sounds / 5 Live commentaries this week:

BBC Radio 5 Live Football Correspondent John Murray is joined by former England and Everton midfielder Leon Osman and BBC Sport's Senior Football News Reporter Alex Howell.

They discuss England's upcoming Nations League games against Greece and the Republic of Ireland, hearing from interim boss Lee Carsley, Newcastle winger Anthony Gordon and Liverpool midfielder Curtis Jones.

The panel respond to comments by England captain Harry Kane, who has expressed his unhappiness at the number of withdrawals from the latest squad.

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02:15 - Harry Kane's comments

BBC Sounds / 5 Live commentaries this week:

Greece v England – UEFA Nations League – 19:45 – Thursday 14 November