BBC Women's Football Weekly

Katie Smith is joined by former England goalkeeper, Rachel Brown-Finnis, and 5 Live commentator Vicki Sparks to react to England’s 5-0 win (8-1 on aggregate) over Greece which sees them progress to round two of the Women's World Cup qualifying play-offs.
After lacking a clinical edge in the first-leg, the Lionesses were far more ruthless at home, plus we saw two more debuts for Lexi Potter and Freya Godfrey.
The team discuss whether Sarina Wiegman has become more tactically flexible when it comes to her starting XI and whether Maya Le Tissier’s standout performances at right-back have posed the question: can both she and Lucy Bronze start for the national team?
Plus, Rob Schofield is down in the tunnel to get reaction from Alessia Russo, Grace Fisk and Sarina Wiegman.
TIMECODES:
00:05 - Reaction to a more ruthless England performance.
06:50 - Alessia Russo interview
08:40 - Lexi Potter’s debut and Sarina Wiegman making more changes to her starting XI.
17:20 - Grace Fisk interview.
19:35 - Should Maya Le Tissier and Lucy Bronze play together for England?
25:20 - Sarina Wiegman interview.

Ellen White and Ben Haines are back and this week they’re joined by England legend and Brighton midfielder Fran Kirby!
Together, the trio look back on England’s 3-1 victory against Greece in the first-leg of their World Cup play-off semi-final - from debutants and Maya Le Tissier impressing at right-back to asking how the Lionesses can become more ruthless in front of goal. Vicki Sparks also chats to Keira Walsh and Sarina Wiegman ahead of the second leg on Tuesday evening at the King Power stadium in Leicester.
Elsewhere across the international break, there were away wins for Scotland, Wales and the Republic of Ireland in their play-off games, as well as a welcome return to the field for Chelsea captain Erin Cuthbert.
Fran also gives us an insight into life at Brighton under new boss Arturo Ruiz before previewing some crucial fixtures across the WSL this weekend.
TIMECODES:
00:05 - Ellen and Ben are back with Fran Kirby as their special guest!
03:31 - Review of the Lionesses 3-1 against Greece in Crete.
12:20 - Would you like to see the Lionesses celebrate goals more?
15:50 - What are the positives for England? Debutants and Maya Le Tissier at right-back.
22:40 - How can England be more ruthless going forward?
27:00 - Keira Walsh and Sarina Wiegman chat to Vicki Sparks ahead of the second leg.
33:50 - Round up of the other home nations involved in World Cup qualifying.
37:31 - USA v Spain friendlies, a glimpse of what could be a huge game at the World Cup.
40:10 - WSL preview, starting with Fran’s insight into life at Brighton under Arturo Ruiz.
47:00 - Spurs will be tested over the next couple of weeks.
49:45 - A chance for Arsenal to start fresh against Birmingham?

Ellen White is back at St. George’s Park, alongside BBC Women's Sport Reporter Jo Currie, for a Lionesses special ahead of their upcoming World Cup play-off games against Greece.
Ellen sits down with Washington Spirit defender Esme Morgan to discuss finding consistency in the England starting XI, how the NWSL season has prepared her for these crucial international games, and we of course get an update on Biscuit the cat!
Plus, Jo chats to England’s exciting new midfield talents in the press conference, Lexi Potter and Erica Meg Parkinson.
Full commentary of England v Greece is on BBC Radio 5 Live and BBC Sounds. The first leg is a 5:30pm kick-off on Friday 9th October.
TIMECODES:
00:04 - Ellen White and Jo Currie are back!
02:01 – Esme Morgan interview.
21:44 – Ellen and Jo discuss what’s ahead for England.
29:04 – Lexi Potter and Erica Meg Parkinson chat in the press conference.
32:50 - Ellen and Jo reflect on the Lionesses they’ve heard from.

As we reach the first international break of the season, Ellen White is joined by BBC Women's Sport Reporter Jo Currie and the Telegraph’s Women’s Football reporter Kathryn Batte to provide a half term review of the Women’s Super League.
Five games in, Manchester City remain the team to beat and Arsenal’s struggles continue. The team discuss if the reigning champions can keep their momentum going and are the problems deeper than on the pitch at Arsenal who sit 10th, 10 points adrift of the league leaders.
Jo also asks if London City Lionesses have lived up to the hype given their big summer transfer window and puts Ellen and Kathryn to the test in a quick fire round assessing each club’s performance so far.
TIMECODES:
00:04 - Ellen White and Jo Currie are down at St. George’s Park.
01:10 - Ellen and Jo are joined by Kathryn Batte for a WSL half term review, starting with Arsenal.
11:25 - Manchester City remain the team to beat.
16:12- London City Lionesses deliver on their pre-season hype.
20:40 - Quick fire reviews of the rest of the league.

Ben and Ellen are joined by Em Sanders to dissect a fiery London derby at Stamford Bridge, where Chelsea claimed bragging rights over Arsenal.
The team examine Arsenal’s early-season stumbling blocks ahead of a huge week featuring away trips to Paris FC and Manchester City. Plus, hear post-match reaction from Sonia Bompastor and Lucy Bronze, who give credit to Katie McCabe and Lexi Potter, who could be England’s next breakthrough star ahead of Sarina Wiegman’s Lionesses squad announcement on Tuesday.
Ellen, Ben and Em also assess Tottenham’s unbeaten start to the WSL season and whether they can maintain their form against tougher opposition, before looking ahead to Matchday 2 of the Women’s Champions League.
TIMECODES:
00:05 - Ellen and Ben are joined by Em Sanders this week!
03:57 - Chelsea beat Arsenal in a feisty encounter at Stamford Bridge.
12:30 - More frustrations for Arsenal who drop points again.
18:40 - What does the bigger picture look like for Arsenal with Paris FC and Man City up next?
22:43 - Reaction from Sonia Bompastor and Lucy Bronze.
25:30 - Praise for Katie McCabe and Lexi Potter.
29:21 - Tottenham maintain their unbeaten start to the WSL season. Can they keep it going against tougher opponents?
32:15 - Preview of match day 2 in the Women’s Champions League.