Maisie Adam is in Zurich after another dramatic semi-final as world champions Spain edge past Germany in extra-time! Maisie is with a mixture of fans: Tom, born in Spain, raised in Switzerland by his English dad and Spanish mum Nandi! Lauren, from New Zealand but supporting England and travelling around Switzerland with German friend Leni.

Lauren and Maisie chat England and the impact of Michelle Agyemang, while Leni tells us why everyone loves Ann-Katrin Berger so much. Plus Tom and Nandi talk Spain and what they think will happen in the final!

Plus Maisie ticks off a couple more Lionesses names in her challenge!

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01:20 Spain make it to the final!

Jen Beattie, Steph Houghton and Eilidh Barbour join Katie Smith as Spain book their place the Euros final.

A re-match of the 2023 World Cup final awaits but what can we expect from Sunday’s game?

The team react to a well-matched game between reigning World Champions Spain and eight-time Euros winners Germany.

Aitana Bonmati proved the difference, scoring in the 113th minute for Spain but why couldn’t they break Germany’s defence down sooner? And how well have Germany done in this tournament, given they lost their captain Giulia Gwinn in the opening fixture?

Looking ahead to the final, how do England find a way to beat Spain? Do Sarina Wiegman’s side head into it the under-dogs?

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Karen Bardsley, Ellen White, Nedum Onuoha and Vicki Sparks join Katie Smith as England beat Italy to qualify for the Euros final.

Reaction as super-subs Michelle Agyemang and Chloe Kelly come to the rescue again as it looked like England were being sent home by Italy until Agyemang’s 96th minute equaliser.

How much of a breakthrough is Agyemang having at these Championships?

Hear from the England manager, Sarina Wiegman, captain Leah Williamson and midfielder Ella Toone as the Lionesses reach a third major international final in a row.

How do they keep managing to find a way to win? Should England have been awarded the penalty? And are they up for the challenge of beating Germany or Spain in the final?

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Steve Crossman, Nedum Onuoha, Izzy Christiansen and Steph Houghton talk all-things Euro 2025, & we hear the latest transfer news.

The team preview England’s semi-final against Italy and reflect on how they got there; was it resolve or luck against Sweden?

Plus, we hear from England boss Sarina Wiegman on Leah Williamson’s fitness, as well as Georgia Stanway on the squad coming together following the racist abuse that Jess Carter has suffered this summer.

And finally, the MNC team react to Bryan Mbeumo joining Manchester United, and discuss Newcastle’s nightmare transfer window so far.

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Ben Haines, England women’s record goal scorer Ellen White and The Guardian’s Tom Garry react to Jess Carter revealing she has received racist abuse throughout the tournament. The Lionesses have said they will stop taking the knee before matches as football needs to find another way to tackle racism. Jess Carter has also said she will be stepping back from social media. Katie Smith has been speaking with Alex Greenwood about how Jess is and conversations within the team about the abuse.

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Katie Smith has reaction to Germany’s win over France at UEFA Women’s EURO 2025. She’s with Karen Bardsley, Vicki Sparks and Julien Laurens. Also hear from England’s Beth Mead and Khiara Keating.

09:30 Julien Laurens joins the pod

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Maisie Adam is back in Zurich with England fans recovering from the drama of the quarter-final against Sweden. Jess, Quinn and Rosa relive what it felt like watching the Lionesses nearly exit the tournament after going two nil down to Sweden, before equalising late on and sending it to extra time and then penalties.

They also chat the Swedish goalkeeper taking a penalty, Lucy Bronze being her own physio and heroics from Hannah Hampton.

Maisie also ticks off another name in her Lionesses challenge!

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Eilidh Barbour is joined by former England internationals Izzy Christiansen and Gilly Flaherty to reflect on Spain's 2-0 win over hosts Switzerland in the Women's Euros quarter-finals in Bern. They also look ahead to tomorrow's quarter-final between France and Germany in Basel, as well as reflecting on England's victory over Sweden on penalties on Thursday.

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Katie Smith is joined by Vicki Sparks, former England goalkeeper Karen Bardsley, and former England captain Steph Houghton to reflect on the Lionesses’ dramatic victory over Sweden in the Women’s Euros. Hear all the reaction straight from the moment England win on penalties to progress to the semi-finals. The team discuss England’s awful first half, the super subs who changed the game, and THAT penalty shootout. England manager Sarina Wiegman, Chloe Kelly, goalscorer Michelle Agyemang and shootout hero Hannah Hampton all join the pod to react to reaching the semi-finals!

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Katie Smith is joined by commentator Vicki Sparks, former England goalkeeper Karen Bardsley and the Telegraph's Luke Edwards to preview England's quarter-final against Sweden in Zurich.

England manager Sarina Wiegman tells us about the mood in camp following Saturday's huge win against Wales, while Lucy Bronze discusses whether England will change their approach now they've reached the knockout stage.

And we find out about Sweden's 'youth hostel'.

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