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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.

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1 hour, 7 minutes

On TV

Sun 14 Jun 2026 04:00
BBC Two

Credits

Director Hassan Ghazi
Executive Producer Rick Murray
Executive Producer Benjamin Hirsch
Interviewed Guest Cole Palmer
Interviewed Guest Kobbie Mainoo
Interviewed Guest Ollie Watkins
Interviewed Guest Marc Guéhi
Expert Alan Shearer
Expert Daniel Sturridge

Broadcasts

  • Monday 23:10
    BBC One except Northern Ireland & Northern Ireland HD
  • Monday 23:40
    BBC One Northern Ireland HD & Northern Ireland only
  • Sun 14 Jun 2026 04:00
    BBC Two

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