BBC Women's Football Weekly - Ruthless England advance in World Cup play-offs

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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.

Published on Tuesday, 13th October 2026.

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