BBC Women's Football Weekly - Media Day Diaries: Inside London City Lionesses - BBC Sounds

Radio 5 Live , · 24 Aug 2026 , · 61 mins

Ben Haines is back, and back on the road, this time down in Kent for the London City Lionesses media day. New signing Mary Earps joins Ben to discuss her return to the WSL and overcoming setbacks, while head coach Eder Maestre breaks down club culture, playing identity, and viewing Alexia Putellas as his extension on the pitch. Plus, Freya Godfrey returns to chat about squad bonding, personal growth, and her improving Spanish. Izzy Goodwin opens up about her newfound love for Fortnite, her infection energy, and tries to clear up whether she’s Izzy or Isobel. Jana Fernandez reflects on a much-needed summer break, exploring British supermarkets, and bringing famous friends to the club, before Alanna Kennedy rounds things off by discussing consistency in the number six role and the squad's ambitions for the season ahead. TIMECODES: 00:04 - Ben Haines is back on the road! 01:32 - Mary Earps interview. 10:12 - Eder Maestre interview. 18:15 - Freya Godfrey interview. 28:08 - Izzy Goodwin interview. 38:40 - Jana Fernandez interview. 53:00 - Alanna Kennedy interview.