The Stiles Council returns to discuss Gareth Southgate’s England squad selection for the upcoming FIFA World Cup 2022 qualification matches against San Marino, Albania and Poland. Trent Alexander-Arnold misses out but John Stones and Luke Shaw return to a squad that also welcomes Ollie Watkins and Sam Johnstone for the first time. Subscribe: Apple …

In the latest episode of The Stiles Council, Chris and Dave assess the England national team’s matches against the Republic of Ireland (friendly) and Belgium (UEFA Nations League), discuss the performances of Aston Villa captain Jack Grealish, and pay tribute to Ray Clemence and Nobby Stiles, two lost greats of English football. Subscribe: Apple Po…

In the latest episode of The Stiles Council, Chris and Dave pick the bones out of Gareth Southgate’s 30-man enormo-squad for the England national football team’s October friendly against Wales and a brace of UEFA Nations League home matches against Belgium and Denmark. Yes, thirty men. Three zero. Subscribe: Apple Podcasts // Spotify // Acast // Ot…

In the latest episode of The Stiles Council, Chris and Dave look back over England’s highly unsatisfactory UEFA Nations League double header against Iceland in Reykjavik and Denmark in Copenhagen, during which six players made their international debuts. Two of them, Phil Foden and Mason Greenwood, were later sent home, so we cover that too. Subscr…

In the latest episode of The Stiles Council, Chris and Dave discuss international football and coronavirus, Harry Maguire’s trial in Greece, Gareth Southgate’s England squad selection for the upcoming UEFA Nations League fixtures against Iceland and Denmark, and the surprising omission of Aston Villa’s Jack Grealish. Subscribe: Apple Podcasts // Sp…

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With football and the rest of the world on lockdown, and UEFA EURO 2020 delayed for a year, Chris sits down (virtually) with football journalist Guillem Balague to get his insight into the England national team. Subscribe: Apple Podcasts // Spotify // Acast // OtherBy Sphinx Football

Top five footballing cult heroes. Subscribe: Apple Podcasts // Spotify // Acast // OtherBy Sphinx Football

In the latest episode of The Stiles Council, Chris and Dave discuss Raheem Sterling’s clash with Joe Gomez, England’s demolition of Montenegro and the final UEFA EURO 2020 qualifier in Kosovo. Subscribe: Apple Podcasts // Spotify // Acast // OtherBy Sphinx Football

Top five unpopular football opinions. Subscribe: Apple Podcasts // Spotify // Acast // OtherBy Sphinx Football

In the latest episode of The Stiles Council, Chris and Dave assess England’s loss to Czech Republic and discuss a comfortable win over Bulgaria in a game spoiled by racism. Subscribe: Apple Podcasts // Spotify // Acast // OtherBy Sphinx Football

In the latest episode of The Stiles Council, Chris and Dave analyse Gareth Southgate’s squad for England’s UEFA EURO 2020 qualifying double-header against Czech Republic and Bulgaria. Subscribe: Apple Podcasts // Spotify // Acast // OtherBy Sphinx Football

Top five European Cup and Champions League final goals. Subscribe: Apple Podcasts // Spotify // Acast // OtherBy Sphinx Football

In the new episode of The Stiles Council, Chris and Dave attempt to make some sense of England’s bonkers 5-3 UEFA EURO 2020 qualifying win over Kosovo. Subscribe: Apple Podcasts // Spotify // Acast // OtherBy Sphinx Football

In the new episode of The Stiles Council, Chris and Dave assess Gareth Southgate’s latest squad selection and serve up a full review of England’s 4-0 UEFA EURO 2020 qualifying win over Bulgaria. Subscribe: Apple Podcasts // Spotify // Acast // OtherBy Sphinx Football

Top five Brazilian footballer names. Subscribe: Apple Podcasts // Spotify // Acast // OtherBy Sphinx Football

In the new episode of The Stiles Council, Chris and Dave analyse England’s performance at the inaugural UEFA Nations League finals, where they played the Netherlands and Switzerland. Subscribe: Apple Podcasts // Spotify // Acast // OtherBy Sphinx Football

In the new episode of The Stiles Council, Chris and Dave round up the latest England news and preview their involvement in the UEFA Nations League Finals. Subscribe: Apple Podcasts // Spotify // Acast // Other Website: The Stiles CouncilBy Sphinx Football

In the new episode of The Stiles Council, Chris and Dave assess a pair of England wins. Gareth Southgate’s side began UEFA EURO 2020 qualifying with five-goal victories over Czech Republic and Montenegro, and there is - we hope - plenty more where that came from. Subscribe: Apple Podcasts // Spotify // Acast // Other…

Top five football shithouses. Subscribe: Apple Podcasts // Spotify // Acast // OtherBy Sphinx Football

With England’s UEFA EURO 2020 qualifying campaign beginning against Czech Republic this Friday, Dave gives his thoughts on Gareth Southgate’s England squad. Subscribe: Apple Podcasts // Spotify // Acast // OtherBy Sphinx Football

In the latest episode of The Stiles Council, Chris and Dave assume that Declan Rice wants to play for England. And he does, as it turns out. Also on the agenda this week is the limited playing opportunity for young English players. This episode was recorded before the passing of the great Gordon Banks - rest assured we will pay tribute when next we…

Top five off-pitch rule changes required in the noble sport of football. Subscribe: Apple Podcasts // Spotify // Acast // OtherBy Sphinx Football

It’s a new year and it’s a big year for the England national team. In this episode of The Stiles Council, Chris and Dave touch upon the transfer window and Callum Hudson-Odoi’s future, and have a quick look ahead at what 2019 will bring. Subscribe: Apple Podcasts // Spotify // Acast // OtherBy Sphinx Football

In this episode of Kit Club, Chris and Steve talk about Le Coq Sportif’s stunning 2016/17 home kit for AS Saint-Étienne. Subscribe: Apple Podcasts // Spotify // Other // AcastBy Sphinx Football

Top five on-pitch rule changes required in the noble sport of football. Subscribe: Apple Podcasts // Spotify // Acast // OtherBy Sphinx Football

In this episode of The Stiles Council, Chris and Dave gloss over England 3-0 USA, Wayne Rooney’s final England friendly, and focus instead on the UEFA Nations League win over Croatia. England top Group A4 and move on to the finals tournament next summer. Hurrah! Subscribe: Apple Podcasts // Spotify // Acast // Other…

Top five rejected punny names for the leading light-hearted football podcast Footy Fidelity. Subscribe: Apple Podcasts // Spotify // Acast // OtherBy Sphinx Football

In this episode of The Stiles Council, Chris and Dave discuss Gareth Southgate’s England squad selection for this week’s matches against the USA and Croatia, lament Danny Welbeck’s injury and debate Wayne Rooney’s farewell pseudo-return to international football. Subscribe: Apple Podcasts // Spotify // Acast // Other…

In this episode of Kit Club, Chris and Steve discuss the legendary Netherlands strip from UEFA EURO ‘88. Subscribe: Apple Podcasts // Spotify // Other // AcastBy Sphinx Football

In the latest episode of The Stiles Council, Chris and Dave pass on their best wishes to Glenn Hoddle, celebrate the early promise of Borussia Dortmund’s Jadon Sancho and discuss the non-sale - so far - of Wembley. If that weren’t enough, the behaviour of a section of England fans is in the spotlight. Subscribe: Apple Podcasts // Spotify // Acast /…

In this episode of Kit Club, Chris and Steve talk about Marseille's home kit from 1991/92. Subscribe: Apple Podcasts // Other // AcastBy Sphinx Football

In this episode of Kit Club, Chris and Steve talk about Peru's away kit for FIFA World Cup 2018. Subscribe: Apple Podcasts // OtherBy Sphinx Football

In this episode of Kit Club, Chris and Steve talk about France's away kit for FIFA World Cup 2018. Subscribe: Apple Podcasts // OtherBy Sphinx Football

In this episode of Kit Club, Chris and Steve talk about the 1984 Boca Juniors home kit. Subscribe: Apple Podcasts // OtherBy Sphinx Football

In this episode of Kit Club, Chris and Steve talk about Sampdoria's 1993/94 home kit. Subscribe: Apple Podcasts // OtherBy Sphinx Football

In this episode of Kit Club, Chris and Steve talk about Newcastle United's 2017/18 home kit. Subscribe: Apple Podcasts // OtherBy Sphinx Football

In this episode of Kit Club, Chris and Steve talk about Japan's home kit for FIFA World Cup 2018. Subscribe: Apple Podcasts // OtherBy Sphinx Football

In this episode of Kit Club, Chris and Steve talk about Aston Villa's 1993-95 Asics away kit. Subscribe: Apple Podcasts // OtherBy Sphinx Football