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Katie Smith looks back at England’s dramatic Women’s Euros campaign as the team managed injuries, made game-changing substitutions, and fought through extra time and penalty shoot-outs on their way to becoming back-to-back champions. Featuring commentary, interviews and analysis, Katie is joined by Vicki Sparks, Karen Bardsley and Izzy Christiansen who featured throughout 5 Live’s coverage of the tournament in Switzerland earlier this year.TIMECODES: 00:20 - The story of the tournament, as told on BBC Radio 5 Live 05:45 - Katie welcomes, KB, Izzy and Vicki 08:10 - How concerned were the team going into the tournament given the withdrawals and retirements? 13:33 - The Lionesses get off to a tricky start against France. 19:45 - Did England underestimate Sweden? 26:00 - We relive that penalty shootout as England came back to make the semi-finals. 32:45 - The Lionesses meet the dark horses of the tournament, Italy. 38:50 - Vicki talks us through that Michelle Agyemang commentary moment. 44:00 - England's substitutes save the day again and they're in to the final. 47:20 - The rematch everyone was waiting for, England meet Spain again. 51:50 - What legacy has this win created and what's next for the Lionesses?

Rick Edwards, Luke Edwards and Nigel Reo-Coker discuss the weekend’s Premier League action. Spurs got a huge win away from home against Crystal Palace to end the year with a win. In form Dominic Calvert-Lewin scored for Leeds to draw 1-1 against Sunderland and make it six goals in a row. It’s an 11th successive win in all competitions for Villa as they came from behind to beat Chelsea thanks to a double from Ollie Watkins. And as we head into 2026 Luke, Nigel and Rick pick their manager and player of the season so far!TIMECODES:04:25 – Big win for Spurs 08:30 – Thomas Frank & Oliver Glasner 15:05 – Palace in January 18:20 – Sunderland v Leeds 22:00 – Dominic Calvert-Lewin 31:00 – Halftime teaser 33:00 – Aston Villa and Ollie Watkins 41:00 – Raya save 45:10 – Manchester City 48:20 – Liverpool & Wirtz first goal

Wayne Rooney, Kelly Somers and Kae Kurd sit down with Xavi Simons at Tottenham’s training ground for a rare and revealing conversation.Xavi reflects on his journey from child prodigy with 2 million Instagram followers at 12, to international star navigating moves from the Netherlands to Barcelona, PSG, Leipzig and now London. He shares what it was like leaving Barça at 16, walking into a PSG dressing room with Neymar and Mbappé, and why Neymar became a mentor.He opens up about choosing Tottenham, his Premier League ambitions, and the player who’s impressed him most in England. Plus, Wayne recalls Ruud van Nistelrooy’s fiery clashes with Cristiano Ronaldo, his childhood idol Duncan Ferguson, and even the time Barcelona’s goalkeeper drove over his foot.You can watch The Wayne Rooney Show on BBC Sport YouTube, iPlayer, as well as listen on BBC Sounds.

The Commentator's View faces FPL Podcast from BBC Sport in 5 Live's annual football quiz. Will John Murray and Ian Dennis beat Chris Sutton and Statman Dave? Will Ali Bruce-Ball stay impartial as quizmaster? And will they all stay friends?Five rounds: 04:10 Clash of the Commentators 20:25 Articulate 27:35 Guesstimation 38:40 Sutton Death 48:25 Book round

Katie Smith is joined by former West Ham and Aston Villa midfielder Nigel Reo-Coker and Brighton midfielder Fran Kirby to look ahead to the busy festive football period.They discuss what it’s like to be a footballer at Christmas time and whether it’s possible to enjoy the holidays while also getting ready for matches.Boxing Day’s only Premier League match this year sees Manchester United host Newcastle, the panel discuss how much Ruben Amorim’s side will miss Bruno Fernandes during his spell out injured.Coventry City look to take another step towards promotion to the top flight when they host Swansea on Boxing Day and Sky Blues fan Katie Stafford discusses what life is like at the moment.The panel also chat about West Ham’s struggles and the WSL headlines going into the winter break.1:00 – Nigel and Fran’s Christmas traditions 2:30 – Player management at Christmas 4:10 – Nigel on players being weighed after Christmas Day 7:30 – Festive training plans 11:00 – How much will Man Utd miss Bruno Fernandes? 17:30 – Opportunity for Kobbie Mainoo 19:30 – Newcastle focus 24:00 – Coventry City fan Katie Stafford 30:30 – Fran Kirby on WSL 35:00 – Nigel on West Ham 37:40 – Nigel and Fran’s Christmas wishes