S1 Ep6: Portsmouth v Sunderland Checkatrade Trophy Final special and the Championship is back! - a podcast by EFL

This week's hour long special episode sees Ben Turner focus on the Checkatrade Trophy Final between Portsmouth and Sunderland. 

We've got interviews with managers Kenny Jackett and Jack Ross (who even has his own chilli and Irn Bru flavoured sausage ahead of the Final...)



Portsmouth's Jamal Lowe speaks about growing up close to Wembley and fulfilling his dream of playing at the national stadium.



Lee Cattermole opens up about Sunday being a chance for Sunderland to repay the fans.



Last year's winning manager Danny Cowley discusses the importance of that victory to Lincoln City.



England manager Gareth Southgate gives his views on the competition and how he believes it is vital for younger players.

The end of the international break also sees the Sky Bet Championship return. Sky Sports pundits Andy Hinchcliffe and Don Goodman provide expert analysis on games involving West Brom, Birmingham City, Middlesbrough, Norwich, Sheffield United and Leeds United. 

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