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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Credits
| Role | Contributor |
|---|---|
| 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
- Last Monday 23:1091¸£ÀûÉç One except Northern Ireland & Northern Ireland HD
- Last Monday 23:4091¸£ÀûÉç One Northern Ireland HD & Northern Ireland only
- Sunday 04:00
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