Homegrown Heroes

Football Icons: Dive deeper into the grassroots stories of footballers on the pitch at FIFA World Cup 2026. Follow live on the BBC Sport website, app, YouTube and across social media.

Previously on Homegrown Heroes:

Series 1: Homegrown Heroes
Hear origin stories of some of Britain’s favourite stars who share how it all started and give us the inside track on the place they call 'home’.

Series 2: Names Will Be Made
Celebrating a summer of women’s sport with stories of resilience, passion and triumph. Find more on 'Names Will Be Made' from across the BBC, search 'Women's Summer Of Sport'.

Series 3: Trails Will Blaze
Learn where it began for the athletes heating up the snow and ice of Milan-Cortina. Follow the games on BBC Sport, search "Winter Olympics".