Magnificent Goal!

Steven Toplis
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Magnificent Goal! is a podcast dedicated to the history of England football team - from the iconic highs to the heartbreaking near-misses. Hosted by England fan Steven Toplis, each episode revisits key chapters in England's history, looking back at the matches, players, tournaments and moments that have shaped the Three Lions over the decades. Steven is joined by fellow fans and special guests to help unpick the legacy of the Three Lions. We take you back to those unforgettable moments in England's history and tell the stories behind them. Whether you’ve followed the Three Lions for years or are just starting out as an England supporter, this podcast is for you.

  1. 1d ago

    Magnificent Goal meets: Gary Newbon

    In this special episode of Magnificent Goal! Steven Toplis is joined by one of the most familiar faces in British sports broadcasting, Gary Newbon. Across a remarkable career spanning over 50 years, Gary covered seven World Cups and numerous European Championships for ITV, enjoying a front-row seat to some of England's most memorable moments. Gary shares his memories of covering the Three Lions at major tournaments, including what life was like around the England camp during football's biggest events. He recalls the extraordinary experience of looking after Brian Clough on the night England were famously denied a place at the 1974 World Cup by Poland, and later acting as a chaperone for Sir Alf Ramsey during the tournament itself. During his career with ITV and Sky Sports he interviewed and worked with England football royalty including the likes of Jimmy Greaves, Billy Wright, Peter Shilton and Geoff Hurst, and he shares some of those experiences here. This is a fascinating conversation packed with behind-the-scenes anecdotes and unique memories from a lifetime in broadcasting.

    44 min

  2. Jun 6

    When England played New Zealand twice in a week

    With England facing New Zealand in a World Cup warm-up friendly on Saturday, host Steven Toplis is joined by Glen Isherwood from EnglandFootballOnline.com to look back at the last time the two nations met - twice in the space of just five days in 1991. We look at how Graham Taylor's England side went on a lengthy tour that took in Australia, Malaysia and New Zealand, uncovering stories that go far beyond the football. We look at the camaraderie that developed between the England and New Zealand squads, the evenings out that saw David Platt driving the team van, and a spectacular missed chance from Geoff Thomas that deserves to be far better remembered. Join us for a fascinating glimpse into a different era of international football, when long overseas tours, post-match socialising and back-to-back fixtures against the same opponents were all part of the England experience. Follow Magnificent Goal! on X @MagnificentGoal

    44 min

  3. Jun 2

    England's most controversial squads

    Magnificent Goal! is back for World Cup 2026 as we dive into Thomas Tuchel's England squad for the tournament. We assess the biggest selections, omissions and surprises before comparing Tuchel's choices with some of the most controversial and memorable England squad calls in Three Lions history; from Gazza's heartbreak in 1998 to Theo Walcott's surprise inclusion in 2006. Steven Toplis is joined by Davey Naylor from EnglandStats.com and author and journalist Robert Taylor, who has recently published his new book 'Tears for England: Obsession, Hope and Heartbreak with the England Football Team.' Make sure you're subscribed so you don't miss any of our World Cup 2026 specials in the weeks ahead.

    59 min

  4. 11/30/2025

    England v Argentina 2005: The Greatest Friendly Ever?

    In this episode of Magnificent Goal! we dive into one of the most thrilling friendlies in modern history; England v Argentina in November 2005. The game in Geneva was another memorable chaper in the history of England-Argentina fixtures. Far from a casual exhibition, this match delivered drama, world-class skill and a finish that still lives vividly in England fans' memories. Steven Toplis is joined by Davey Naylor from EnglandStats.com to relive events of 20 years ago. Having qualified for the World Cup in 2006, this game was seen as a real test of England's ambition ahead of the following summer's tournament in Germany. Delivering a rollercoaster of emotions, individual brilliance and a remarkable comeback, this episode dives deep into why the 2005 meeting between England and Argentina remains one of the most entertaining international matches of all time.

    57 min

  5. 07/05/2024

    England Late Shows

    Following Jude Bellingham's heroics against Slovakia at Euro 2024 on Sunday, Magnificent Goal! looks back at some other occasions when England left it late to score a crucial goal. Steven Toplis is joined by Davey Naylor from EnglandStats.com and writer and podcaster Michael Hamlen to examine those dramatic late strikes that changed the course of matches and, in some cases, football history. We also look at where Bellingham's goal ranks among the all-time great England moments. Contact the show at magnificentgoalpodcast@gmail.com or follow us on Twitter/X by heading to @MagnificentGoal.

    59 min

  6. 07/01/2024

    England v Germany - Euro 2000

    This week Magnificent Goal! continues its Euro 2024 themed shows with a look back at a forgotten meeting between England and one of their most famous foes. The Three Lions were pitted in a tough group at Euro 2000, alongside Portugal, Romania and Germany and it's the meeting between England and Germany in Charleroi that we're taking a look at. The match was by no means a classic but at the time represented a significant milestone for England as they finally overcame Germany in a tournament setting for the first time in over 30 years. Steven Toplis is joined by Glen Isherwood from England Football Online and writer Ben Jones from The Left Sided Problem to look back over the game and the wider context around Kevin Keegan's reign and how England's Euro 2000 campaign panned out. Contact the show at magnificentgoalpodcast@gmail.com or follow us on Twitter/X by heading to @MagnificentGoal.

    53 min

  7. 06/24/2024

    Magnficient Goal! Draft: England at the Euros

    This week Magnificent Goal! is doing something a bit different. To coincide with Euro 2024, we're picking an XI from players who have appeared for England at the European Championship. Steven Toplis is joined by David Walker from the Football Cliches podcast and author John McNicoll to choose their sides from the 138 players who have played for the Three Lions in the Euros (not including 2024). There are a few rules: Each player can only be picked onceYou have to pick a player from each of the European Championship tournaments England have featured in - 1968, 1980, 1988, 1992, 1996, 2000, 2004, 2012, 2016 and 2020.You can have no more than two players from one year. Let us know on Twitter/X who you think has won the draft. Head to @MagnificentGoal to get your votes in!

    54 min

  8. 06/17/2024

    England v Holland - Euro '96

    With Euro 2024 in full swing, Magnificent Goal! looks back at one of England's finest performances in the European Championship and of all time - their 4-1 dismantling of the Dutch 4-1 at Euro '96. Led by Terry Venables, the Three Lions needed a point from their final group game against Holland to finish top of the group and guarantee a return to Wembley for the quarter-final against Spain. What followed was a night that no England fan will ever forget. Steven Toplis is joined by writer and podcaster Michael Hamlen from @80s90sFootball on X (Twitter) as well as author Rob Fletcher to revisit a balmy evening in the summer of 1996, when it really did feel like football might be coming home.

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Magnificent Goal! is a podcast dedicated to the history of England football team - from the iconic highs to the heartbreaking near-misses. Hosted by England fan Steven Toplis, each episode revisits key chapters in England's history, looking back at the matches, players, tournaments and moments that have shaped the Three Lions over the decades. Steven is joined by fellow fans and special guests to help unpick the legacy of the Three Lions. We take you back to those unforgettable moments in England's history and tell the stories behind them. Whether you’ve followed the Three Lions for years or are just starting out as an England supporter, this podcast is for you.

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  • Creator
    Steven Toplis
  • Years Active
    2023 - 2026
  • Episodes
    17
  • Rating
    Clean
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