Thomas Tuchel's bold approach to England’s March friendlies caught us all by surprise. Ali and Dave were at Wembley to ask him some questions and react to:

Tuchel’s unprecedented “two-squad” approach

The headline omissions: no Trent Alexander-Arnold, no Ollie Watkins

Surprise inclusions, including James Garner

The “Hunger Games” feel of the Uruguay match

A potential straight shootout between Foden and Palmer

The battle for “plane tickets to the US”

All England, all the time. Go well!

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Ali, George and Dave are back together ahead of Thomas Tuchel’s latest England squad announcement. With the World Cup fast approaching, this feels like a last chance saloon for a number of players.

The Trent Alexander-Arnold conundrum: is it now or never?

Harry Maguire, the defence and whether experience could trump form

The hype around Max Dowman

Big calls in attack: Foden, Palmer, Bowen, Gordon… and who might miss out

The Bellingham vs Rogers debate at #10

Who is the Plan B striker?

Plus, a look at the wider squad balance, potential omissions, and where Tuchel might spring a surprise. All England, all the time. Go well!

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Ali & George mine the World Cup memories of Henry Winter, part three: England 1-1 Colombia, England win 4-3 on penalties.

Catharsis. Nostalgia. Enjoy!

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Ali & George mine the World Cup memories of Henry Winter, award-winning sports journalist and someone that has covered England as closely as anyone for the last three decades. Here's part two: Brazil 2-1 England 

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England's Lionesses began their World Cup qualifying campaign with two wins, beating Ukraine 6-1 and Iceland 2-0.

Robyn Cowen and Kathryn Batte assess:

- Georgia Stanway’s impressive camp

- The performances Hannah Hampton and Lucy Bronze

- Serena Wiegman’s squad rotation

- England’s position in the group alongside Spain

- The impact of injuries

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Ali & George mine the memories of Henry Winter, award-winning sports journalist and someone that has covered England as closely as anyone for the last three decades.

It's a simple question: what are the most memorable World Cup games Henry has covered, and why?

Here's part one: England 2-2 Argentina (Argentina win 4-3 on penalties)

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Robyn Cowen & Kathryn Batte convene for a preview of the Lionesses' upcoming camp, including games against Ukraine and Iceland.

There's a new left back in the squad, and there's some Maya Le Tissier clamour. There's excitement about the form of the front line, and hope that the backline will look watertight. And Kathryn discusses her recent interview with Mary Earps.

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Dave, George and Ali gather to discuss:

- Thomas Tuchel's contract extension: does this make us feel safe or scared?

- England's starting XI pressure points: left back, left wing and #10

- Manchester United are in form, could that spell a return for Luke Shaw, Harry Maguire, Kobbie Mainoo or Mason Mount?

All England, all the time. Go well!

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Ali, George and Dave each pick an young England hopeful that they think are on the cusp of a breakout season and could find themselves in the senior squad before the year is out.

George has opted for Wolves' Mateus Mané, Dave has gone for Man City CB and short-lived Watford loanee Max Alleyne, and for Ali it's Toulouse's Charlie Cresswell.

All England, all the time. Go well!

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Ali, George and Dave get together to discuss a great phenomenon: the wildcard.

Looking back at some famous wildcard selections from history, some that are less easily remembered, and putting forward one name each that could be considered a wildcard call-up to Thomas Tuchel's squad for this summer's World Cup.

We'd love to hear about ones from history that we missed, and your own bold wildcard picks and how it'll come to pass.

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