Radio 5 Live,·19 Oct 2026,·48 mins

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Ellen White and Ben Haines are back and Ellen starts by telling us about an exciting new job role. Joined by Em Sanders, the team react to Sarina Wiegman’s two-year contract extension with England and unveil the inaugural ‘Golden Goggles’ award for the best celebration of the week!

There’s a WSL debrief focusing on the standout performances of Lauren James, Daniëlle van de Donk, and Océane Hurtré so far this season. Plus, we look at the big talking points ahead of this weekend’s derby games in North London and Manchester.

TIMECODES:
00:05 – Ellen and Ben are back and Ellen has a new job!
02:00 – Em Sanders is back on the pod too!
03:05 – England manager Sarina Wiegman has signed a two-year contract extension.
17:20 – Our new ‘Golden Goggles’ award!
21:00 – Debrief of the WSL looking at three standout players, starting with Chelsea’s Lauren James.
27:00 – London City Lionesses’ unsung hero, Daniëlle van de Donk.
31:10 – Arsenal v Birmingham City, with a focus on Océane Hurtré.
39:05 – Look ahead to this weekend’s WSL derbies, starting with the north London derby.
44:50 – Preview of the Manchester derby.