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Hear from three more players on the latest episode of The EFL Interviews on the Essential EFL podcast from Sky Sports.This week, Simeon chats with Ashley Barnes who's returned to Burnley to help with their Championship promotion push. Then, it's Charlton's Miles Leaburn who's back amongst the goals after returning from a long-term injury. And finally we hear from Port Vale teenager Jack Shorrock. His brilliant volley against Crewe earned him the League Two goal of the month award for November. You can watch it here...Essential EFL is a Sky Sports podcast. Listen to every episode here: skysports.com/essential-eflYou can also listen to Essential EFL on your smart speaker by saying "ask Global Player to play Essential EFL".For more EFL news, head to skysports.com/footballFor advertising opportunities email: skysportspodcasts@sky.uk

Sky Sports duo Simeon Gholam and David Prutton take a look ahead at Gameweek 30 of the Sky Bet Championship season.Running order… Blackburn vs Preston, Plymouth vs West Brom, Oxford vs Bristol City, Watford vs Norwich, Middlesbrough vs Sunderland, Rest of the Saturday 3pmsEssential EFL is a Sky Sports podcast. Listen to every episode here: skysports.com/essential-eflYou can also listen to Essential EFL on your smart speaker by saying "ask Global Player to play Essential EFL".For more EFL news, head to skysports.com/footballFor advertising opportunities email: skysportspodcasts@sky.uk

Simeon Gholam returns with another episode of The EFL Interviews on the Essential EFL podcast.On this week's episode he speaks to three players at very different stages of their careers...First up is Colchester striker Lyle Taylor who is closing in on 400 EFL appearances. Then we hear from Crawley Town's Toby Mullarkey who explains how he combines his playing career with work as a qualified personal trainer. And we round off the episode at Accrington Stanley where Sim spoke to youngster Sonny Aljofree about taking his first steps in senior football.Essential EFL is a Sky Sports podcast. Listen to every episode here: skysports.com/essential-eflYou can also listen to Essential EFL on your smart speaker by saying "ask Global Player to play Essential EFL".For more EFL news, head to skysports.com/footballFor advertising opportunities email: skysportspodcasts@sky.uk

Simeon Gholam is joined by Sky Sports experts Andy Hinchcliffe and David Stowell to pick out the best and brightest talents from across the EFL.In part one and two, Hinchliffe picks out 10 of the best players aged 21 and under from the Championship this season. Jobe Bellingham, Shea Charles, Ben Doak, Callum Doyle, Tom Fellows, Alfie Gilchrist, Willy Gnonto, Tyler Goodrham, Luca Koleosho and Chris Rigg.In parts three and four, Stowell takes over to assess the lower tiers. In League One it's Louie Barry, Richard Kone, Joe Whitworth, Miles Leaburn and Tyler Bindon.And in League Two it's Nathan Lowe, Joel Colwill, Jack Shorrock, George Abbott, Max Conway and Jamie Knight-Lebel.Essential EFL is a Sky Sports podcast. Listen to every episode here: skysports.com/essential-eflYou can also listen to Essential EFL on your smart speaker by saying "ask Global Player to play Essential EFL".For more EFL news, head to skysports.com/footballFor advertising opportunities email: skysportspodcasts@sky.uk

On this week's episode of The EFL Interviews on the Essential EFL podcast we hear from three young players who are really starting to make a name for themselves in the Football League.First, Simeon sits down with Portsmouth midfielder Freddie Potts who speaks about stepping up to Championship level and winning a European trophy with his parent-club, West Ham.Then it's Stoke and Wales youngster Lewis Koumas. Son of former pro Jason, Lewis is out on loan from Liverpool and getting to grips with his first full season in senior football.And finally Simeon chats with Bolton captain, George Thomason. After being given the armband earlier in the season George explains how he's trying to inspire his side to put last season's playoff final defeat behind them.Essential EFL is a Sky Sports podcast. Listen to every episode here: skysports.com/essential-eflYou can also listen to Essential EFL on your smart speaker by saying "ask Global Player to play Essential EFL".For more EFL news, head to skysports.com/footballFor adve

Sky Sports duo Simeon Gholam and David Prutton take a look ahead at Gameweek 27 of the Sky Bet Championship season.Running order… Burnley vs Sunderland, Cardiff vs Swansea, Millwall vs Hull, Plymouth vs QPR, Leeds vs Sheff Wed, Rest of the Saturday 3pmsEssential EFL is a Sky Sports podcast. Listen to every episode here: skysports.com/essential-eflYou can also listen to Essential EFL on your smart speaker by saying "ask Global Player to play Essential EFL".For more EFL news, head to skysports.com/footballFor advertising opportunities email: skysportspodcasts@sky.uk

Simeon Gholam is back with three more EFL players on the latest episode of The EFL Interviews on the Essential EFL podcast.First up is Gillingham's Bradley Dack who speaks about playing regularly again having recovered from serious injuries. Then it's Wrexham's goalkeeper Mark Howard who talks about playing the position and hosting a podcast all about it! And finally we hear from Burnley's French defender Maxime Esteve about adapting to life in the north west and overcoming the language barrier after moving from Montpellier.Essential EFL is a Sky Sports podcast. Listen to every episode here: skysports.com/essential-eflYou can also listen to Essential EFL on your smart speaker by saying "ask Global Player to play Essential EFL".For more EFL news, head to skysports.com/footballFor advertising opportunities email: skysportspodcasts@sky.uk

Simeon Gholam is joined by Don Goodman and Gary Weaver on the Championship Catch-up on the Essential EFL podcast to take an in-depth look at all the latest action from the second tier.The panel look back on all the festive action, and assess the respective promotion, play-off and relegation battles as he head into the second half of the season.Essential EFL is a Sky Sports podcast. Listen to every episode here: skysports.com/essential-eflYou can also listen to Essential EFL on your smart speaker by saying "ask Global Player to play Essential EFL".For more EFL news, head to skysports.com/footballFor advertising opportunities email: skysportspodcasts@sky.uk

Simeon Gholam is joined by Aaron McLean and David Stowell on the League One and Two Review on the Sky Sports Essential EFL podcast.The panel look at the developing promotion race in League One and who they think will prevail, as well as the runners and riders in the race for the play-offs and whether there is any hope for the current bottom four.Attention then turns to League Two and runaway leaders Walsall, the battle ensuing below them for the other automatic spots, and the struggles of Carlisle and Morecambe at the bottom.Essential EFL is a Sky Sports podcast. Listen to every episode here: skysports.com/essential-eflYou can also listen to Essential EFL on your smart speaker by saying "ask Global Player to play Essential EFL".For more EFL news, head to skysports.com/footballFor advertising opportunities email: skysportspodcasts@sky.uk

Simeon Gholam chats to three more players on the latest episode of The EFL Interviews on the Essential EFL podcast.First up is Derby's Ebou Adams, then it's Reading's Lewis Wing and finally we hear from Crewe's Mickey Demetriou.Essential EFL is a Sky Sports podcast. Listen to every episode here: skysports.com/essential-eflYou can also listen to Essential EFL on your smart speaker by saying "ask Global Player to play Essential EFL".For more EFL news, head to skysports.com/footballFor advertising opportunities email: skysportspodcasts@sky.uk

Simeon Gholam puts David Prutton to the test in two more quizzes with a Christmas twist. The first on the Three Wise Men of Championship history in Neil Warnock, Mick McCarthy and Ian Holloway. The second on EFL players of years gone by with Christmas-themed names. Essential EFL is a Sky Sports podcast. Listen to every episode here: skysports.com/essential-eflYou can also listen to Essential EFL on your smart speaker by saying "ask Global Player to play Essential EFL".For more EFL news, head to skysports.com/footballFor advertising opportunities email: skysportspodcasts@sky.uk

Simeon Gholam hosts the latest episode of The EFL Interviews on the Essential EFL podcast from Sky Sports.In this episode, Sim speaks to Middlesbrough's Finn Azaz about becoming his side's creator-in-chief. Then it's on to an interview with Rotherham's Cohen Bramall who talks about dealing with rejection earlier in his career. And finally we hear from Walsall's Jamie Jellis who's relishing his chance in League Two.Essential EFL is a Sky Sports podcast. Listen to every episode here: skysports.com/essential-eflYou can also listen to Essential EFL on your smart speaker by saying "ask Global Player to play Essential EFL".For more EFL news, head to skysports.com/footballFor advertising opportunities email: skysportspodcasts@sky.uk

Sky Sports duo Simeon Gholam and David Prutton take a look ahead at Gameweek 22 of the Sky Bet Championship season.Running order…Luton vs DerbyPortsmouth vs CoventryHull vs SwanseaSheff Wed vs StokeWest Brom vs Bristol CityRest of the Saturday 3pmsEssential EFL is a Sky Sports podcast. Listen to every episode here: skysports.com/essential-eflYou can also listen to Essential EFL on your smart speaker by saying "ask Global Player to play Essential EFL".For more EFL news, head to skysports.com/footballFor advertising opportunities email: skysportspodcasts@sky.uk

Simeon Gholam and Dan Long speak to three more players on the latest episode of The EFL Interviews on the Essential EFL podcast.First up is Leeds forward Willy Gnonto who talks to Sim about the club's promotion ambitions. Then it's Swansea captain Matt Grimes who's about to celebrate a decade at the club. And finally it's Sheffield Wednesday forward Bailey Cadamarteri who's on loan at Lincoln. He describes what it's like to follow in his father's footsteps and the importance of getting out on loan.Essential EFL is a Sky Sports podcast. Listen to every episode here: skysports.com/essential-eflYou can also listen to Essential EFL on your smart speaker by saying "ask Global Player to play Essential EFL".For more EFL news, head to skysports.com/footballFor advertising opportunities email: skysportspodcasts@sky.uk

Simeon Gholam puts David Prutton to the test in two more quizzes. One on England stars in the EFL and the other on Championship goal scorers. The duo also wax lyrical about Norwich's Borja Sainz, the star of the season so far.Essential EFL is a Sky Sports podcast. Listen to every episode here: skysports.com/essential-eflYou can also listen to Essential EFL on your smart speaker by saying "ask Global Player to play Essential EFL".For more EFL news, head to skysports.com/footballFor advertising opportunities email: skysportspodcasts@sky.uk

Simeon Gholam speaks to three players on loan to Championship clubs from the Premier League in this episode of The EFL Interviews on the Essential EFL podcast.First up is Liverpool's Nat Phillips who's on loan at DerbyCounty. Then it's Harry Souttar who's linked up with Sheffield United from his parent club Leicester City. And finally we hear from Brentford forward Myles Peart-Harris who's on loan at Swansea City.Essential EFL is a Sky Sports podcast. Listen to every episode here: skysports.com/essential-eflYou can also listen to Essential EFL on your smart speaker by saying "ask Global Player to play Essential EFL".For more EFL news, head to skysports.com/footballFor advertising opportunities email: skysportspodcasts@sky.uk

Sky Sports duo Simeon Gholam and David Prutton take a look ahead at Gameweek 19 of the Sky Bet Championship season.Running order…Burnley vs MiddlesbroughLeeds vs DerbySheff Wed vs PrestonSunderland vs StokeWest Brom vs Sheff UtdRest of the Saturday 3pmsEssential EFL is a Sky Sports podcast. Listen to every episode here: skysports.com/essential-eflYou can also listen to Essential EFL on your smart speaker by saying "ask Global Player to play Essential EFL".For more EFL news, head to skysports.com/footballFor advertising opportunities email: skysportspodcasts@sky.uk

Simeon Gholam is back with another episode of The EFL Interviews on the Essential EFL podcast from Sky Sports.This week he speaks to Barnsley's player-coach, Conor Hourihane as he takes his first steps in his coaching career.Then it's Exeter goalkeeper Joe Whitworth who tells Dan Long about how he became a 'keeper and making his Premier League debut for Crystal Palace.And the third interview in this episode is with Peterborough midfielder Kwame Poku who's brilliant form has seen him scoop TWO League One player of the month awards so far.Essential EFL is a Sky Sports podcast. Listen to every episode here: skysports.com/essential-eflYou can also listen to Essential EFL on your smart speaker by saying "ask Global Player to play Essential EFL".For more EFL news, head to skysports.com/footballFor advertising opportunities email: skysportspodcasts@sky.uk

Simeon Gholam and David Stowell take a look at the star players in League One and Two, and pick their XIs and managers of the season so far.Essential EFL is a Sky Sports podcast. Listen to every episode here: skysports.com/essential-eflYou can also listen to Essential EFL on your smart speaker by saying "ask Global Player to play Essential EFL".For more EFL news, head to skysports.com/footballFor advertising opportunities email: skysportspodcasts@sky.uk

Simeon Gholam is back with another episode of The EFL Interviews on the Essential EFL podcast.This week he chats with Sunderland manager Regis Le Bris about their excellent start to the season in the Championship.Then it's Preston forward Sam Greenwood who describes his playing career so far which has included spells at Arsenal as a youngster and starting for Leeds in the Premier League.And finally we hear from Sheffield Wednesday striker Michael Smith who talks us through his stunning goal against Portsmouth - but does he think it's the best he's ever scored?Essential EFL is a Sky Sports podcast. Listen to every episode here: skysports.com/essential-eflYou can also listen to Essential EFL on your smart speaker by saying "ask Global Player to play Essential EFL".For more EFL news, head to skysports.com/footballFor advertising opportunities email: skysportspodcasts@sky.uk