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Football’s New Generation

How England's newest recruits rose from grassroots heroes to Europe's biggest stage, revealing the personal battles that culminated in them representing England at Euro 2024.

The intimate story of England's newest recruits, charting their rise from grassroots heroes to Europe's biggest stage. Featuring Cole Palmer, Kobbie Mainoo, Ollie Watkins and Marc Guehi, the documentary reveals their personal stories for the first time, with contributions from their loved ones, family and friends, as well as the veterans who mentored them to the world stage.

The film charts their paths from humble beginnings, revealing for the first time the personal battles that culminated in a new breed of players representing England at Euro 2024.

1 hour, 10 minutes

On TV

Next Monday23:10
BBC One except Northern Ireland & Northern Ireland HD

Credits

DirectorHassan Ghazi
Executive ProducerRick Murray
Executive ProducerBenjamin Hirsch
Interviewed GuestCole Palmer
Interviewed GuestKobbie Mainoo
Interviewed GuestOllie Watkins
Interviewed GuestMarc Guéhi
ExpertAlan Shearer
ExpertDaniel Sturridge

Broadcasts

  • Next Monday23:10
    BBC One except Northern Ireland & Northern Ireland HD
  • Next Monday23:40
    BBC One Northern Ireland HD & Northern Ireland only