On the podcast today: England hit their stride with a 6-1 demolition of Wales to seal a quarter-final showdown with Sweden. With six different goalscorers and Ella Toone back to her best, Sarina Wiegman’s side looks like they’ve arrived at the tournament. The panel discusses the game and analyses the Lionesses’ chances in the quarter-final against Sweden.
Wales bows out, but Rhian Wilkinson’s honest post-match assessment provides a blueprint for the future. The panel discuss what Wales can learn from their experience at the tournament. Meanwhile, France turn on the style to knock out the Netherlands, who continue to make headlines for all the wrong reasons.
Elsewhere, Switzerland’s 92nd-minute equaliser against Finland secures them a historic first quarter-final appearance, while the panel praises Switzerland for being excellent hosts of the tournament. Norway, Spain and Italy advance, while Sweden beat Germany in a dramatic Group C finale that included a red card for a non-goalkeeper making a save.
Plus, a fondue-based mascot update, transfer news from the WSL, and a record-breaking deal in the making for Olivia Smith at Arsenal.
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