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In this week’s edition of the Football Interview, Kelly Somers speaks to Aston Villa forward Ollie Watkins. They discuss his journey in football going from playing on loan at Weston-super-Mare in the Conference South to sending England to the Euro 2024 final with a 90th minute winner against the Netherlands. He talks about how seeing a sports therapist, and relationships with key figures such as Unai Emery and Michael Owen have helped him along the way.
2’30 - How he saw not getting into Exeter academy first time round as a blessing,
4’00 - Going out on loan and playing for Weston-super-Mare,
5’20 - How well he did when signing for Brentford,
6’20 - Toughest moment for him and how he’s dealt with it,
7’30 - His relationship with Michael Owen,
9’30 - How Unai Emery has guided him,
10’15 - Working with a sports therapist,
11’20 - The match he'd relive and getting in the World Cup squad,
13’00 - What he was like as a kid and what do people get wrong about him,
15’20 - Proudest moment.
Live / BBC Sounds commentaries:
Sat 1500 Brentford v Everton in PL,
Sat 1500 Burnley v Brighton in PL (Sports Extra),
Sat 1730 Liverpool v Fulham in PL,
Sun 1400 Sunderland v Tottenham in PL,
Sun 1400 Nottingham Forest v Aston Villa in PL (Sports Extra),
Sun 1400 Crystal Palace v Newcastle United in PL (Sports Extra 2),
Sun 1630 Chelsea v Manchester City in PL.

Steve Crossman is joined by Guillem Balague and Davide Ancelotti on this special episode of the Euro Leagues! Davide discusses his upbringing as the son of Carlo Ancelotti, how his father has influenced him as a coach and as a person, and how he motivates his own players through storytelling.
Davide also reflects on his first-ever head coach role at Botafogo, before his assistant at the Brazilian club, Andy Mangan, joins the pod! The pair reflect on meeting in Newport, Wales, whilst completing their UEFA badges, and how Andy was asked to join Real Madrid from Stockport back in 2024.
And of course, with Davide being Brazil's assistant manager under Carlo Ancelotti at this summer's World Cup, the team look ahead to the tournament, and discuss which players could surprise people in North America.
Timecodes:
02:38 Davide's involvement with Brazil at the World Cup
12:21 Could Neymar go to the World Cup, & which players might surprise people?
16:12 Davide's assistant at Botafogo, Andy Mangan, discusses meeting Davide in Wales
32:23 What Davide learnt from his first head coach role at Botafogo?
36:47 Why the potential move to Rangers collapsed
40:52 Davide on creating his own identity whilst being Carlo's son
53:10 How films, books & nature are used to inspire players
59:25 Could Davide manage in the United Kingdom?
Live / BBC Sounds commentaries:
Sat 1500 Brentford v Everton in PL,
Sat 1500 Burnley v Brighton in PL (Sports Extra),
Sat 1730 Liverpool v Fulham in PL,
Sun 1400 Sunderland v Tottenham in PL,
Sun 1400 Nottingham Forest v Aston Villa in PL (Sports Extra),
Sun 1400 Crystal Palace v Newcastle United in PL (Sports Extra 2),
Sun 1630 Chelsea v Manchester City in PL.

Arne Slot remains under pressure as Liverpool manager after the Reds were dominated by European champions PSG at the Parc des Princes in Paris. But, with only a two-goal deficit, do the Anfield side still have a chance in this tie?
Steve Crossman is joined by ex-Liverpool midfielder Charlie Adam, former England goalkeeper Paul Robinson, senior football reporter Ian Dennis and French football journalist Julien Laurens to dissect Wednesday night’s game. And you’ll hear from Reds boss Arne Slot.
Later in the show, reporter Mike Minay and Spanish journalist Ernest Macia explain how Diego Simeone made history with Atletico Madrid at Barcelona’s Camp Nou.
Timecodes
03:00 Does this move the dial at all on Slot’s future?
04:45 “Playing a back 5 sends the wrong message”
05:30 Did Slot betray his and Liverpool’s principles?
12:50 Van Dijk on the back 5
13:15 Do Liverpool really have another famous Anfield night in them?
14:30 How good is Khvicha Kvaratskhelia - could he be a Balon d’Or winner?
18:30 How can Liverpool stop PSG’s fluid attack at Anfield?
19:40 Arne Slot on PSG’s quality and why he played a back 5
22:47 How Atleti won at the Nou Camp for the first time since 2006
24:16 Spanish journalist Ernest Macia explains what Barcelona lacked
25:20 How good was Julian Alvarez’s free-kick?!
Live / BBC Sounds commentaries:
Thu 2000 Bologna v Aston Villa in UEL,
Sat 1500 Brentford v Everton in PL,
Sat 1500 Burnley v Brighton in PL (Sports Extra),
Sat 1730 Liverpool v Fulham in PL,
Sun 1400 Sunderland v Tottenham in PL,
Sun 1400 Nottingham Forest v Aston Villa in PL (Sports Extra),
Sun 1400 Crystal Palace v Newcastle United in PL (Sports Extra 2),
Sun 1630 Chelsea v Manchester City in PL.

This episode of the 72+ EFL Pod discusses baby loss. If you or someone you know is in need of help, you can find links to organisations who can provide help and support at www.bbc.co.uk/actionline.
Aaron Paul, Jobi McAnuff & Lyle Taylor discuss the top stories from the EFL. Lincoln captain Tendayi Darikwa reveals plans for a promotion vacation, and Luton Town’s Liam Walsh tells his story of baby loss during pregnancy. Messages and voicenotes always welcome on WhatsApp to 08000 289 369.
00:50 Lyle in recovery after Easter weekend,
02:00 Lincoln City promoted!
08:20 Are Lincoln Vegas-bound?
13:05 What do Lincoln need in the Championship?
14:30 Musical chairs for second in the Championship,
17:30 ‘Worrying’ Leicester held at Hillsborough,
24:00 Luton’s Liam Walsh tells his baby loss story,
34:45 League Two promotion race hots up,
37:45 72PLUS 72MINUS.
5 Live / BBC Sounds commentaries:
Wed 2000 PSG v Liverpool,
Thu 2000 Bologna v Aston Villa,
Sat 1500 Brentford v Everton,
Sat 1500 Burnley v Brighton & Hove on Sports Extra,
Sat 1730 Liverpool v Fulham,
Sun 1400 Sunderland v Spurs,
Sun 1400 Nottingham Forest v Aston Villa on Sports Extra,
Sun 1400 Crystal Palace v Newcastle on Sports Extra 2,
Sun 1630 Chelsea v Man City.

Kelly Cates is joined by Andros Townsend, as well as John Murray and Matt Upson from Lisbon, to react to Arsenal's late 1-0 win over Sporting.
The team discuss Arsenal's impact subs as Martinelli and Havertz combine to score a 91st minute winner for Arteta, who says "we deserve it."
David Raya also pulled out a massive performance to keep Arsenal in the match in various stages in the second half.
Then, Kelly is joined by reporters Maz Farookhi and Elizabeth Conway to reflect on Real Madrid's 2-1 loss at home v Bayern, before previewing Barcelona v Atletico Madrid.
And finally, Ian Dennis and Paul Robinson join from Paris ahead of Liverpool's quarter-final against PSG on Wednesday.
The team hear from Florian Wirtz, who says that he doesn't agree with van Dijk's comments about Liverpool "giving up"!
Timecodes:
00:42 Reaction to Arsenal's late 1-0 win
13:18 Mikel Arteta reflects on his team's performance
15:07 Maz Farookhi & Elizabeth Conway discuss Real Madrid 1-0 Bayern
19:02 Barcelona v Atletico Madrid preview
22:46 Ian Dennis & Paul Robinson preview PSG v Liverpool
24:16 Florian Wirtz disagrees with van Dijk's "giving up" comments
Live / BBC Sounds commentaries:
Wed 2000 PSG v Liverpool in UCL,
Thu 2000 Bologna v Aston Villa in UEL,
Sat 1500 Brentford v Everton in PL,
Sat 1500 Burnley v Brighton in PL (Sports Extra),
Sat 1730 Liverpool v Fulham in PL,
Sun 1400 Sunderland v Tottenham in PL,
Sun 1400 Nottingham Forest v Aston Villa in PL (Sports Extra),
Sun 1400 Crystal Palace v Newcastle United in PL (Sports Extra 2),
Sun 1630 Chelsea v Manchester City in PL.