The Athletic FC Podcast

Are England good or just lucky?

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Episode notes

England left it late, but thanks for Ollie Watkins' last minute winner are through to the final at Euro 2024.

So are they now good, or just really lucky having relied on a number of big moments throughout the tournament?

Ayo Akinwolere is joined by The Athletic's Oli Kay who was in Dortmund for the 2-1 win over the Netherlands as well as Jack Pitt-Brooke and Tim Spiers to analyse England's route to the final and the role of manager Gareth Southgate.

Host: Ayo Akinwolere

With: Oli Kay, Jack Pitt-Brooke and Tim Spiers

Executive Producer: Adey Moorhead

Producer: Guy Clarke

England, a team of comebacks, late winners and finals. These are extraordinary times - The Athletic

Ollie Watkins, Cole Palmer and an England goal that was worth the wait - The Athletic

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