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‘I was next on the plane for England’s 2002 World Cup squad, but I’ve got no complaints about only winning one England cap’ David Dunn reflects on his Three Lions career
By Joe Mewis published
EXCLUSIVE The former Blackburn Rovers and Birmingham City playmaker won a single cap for his country

‘I didn’t actually realise how far out I was – it was a terrible decision to shoot from there really, but I’m glad I made it' Joe Cole on his iconic World Cup goal against Sweden
By Joe Mewis published
EXCLUSIVE One of the greatest moments of Joe Cole's career came in a Three Lions shirt

Staggering total cost for a family to see England win 2026 World Cup in North America revealed
By James Roberts published
One England fan has worked out how much it will cost to watch the Three Lions go all the way at the 2026 World Cup...and the sums are eye-watering

“I was left in the foetal position after taking snus on England duty, but I won’t say which player gave it to me!” Carlton Cole opens up on Three Lions dressing room prank
By Joe Mewis published
The former West Ham and Chelsea striker did not enjoy his experience

'I was in London having lunch, and decided to ring The FA, I asked "Is Sven Goran-Eriksson there? Can I come and see him?"' Joe Cole on the random afternoon when he confronted the England manager in his office and asked for more international game time
By Chris Nee published
EXCLUSIVE Chelsea star Joe Cole reveals his struggles against an unwanted label

‘It’s going to be a hard task for England to win the World Cup – we have a chance like everyone else, but every player has got to be on it, you can’t afford to carry anybody’ Paul Gascoigne assesses England’s World Cup chances
By Joe Mewis published
EXCLUSIVE Gazza turned out 57 times for England during his career

‘I’ll always be grateful to Venables for involving me in the England squad, but I knew I wasn’t quite at the level of Tony Adams and co’ Colin Cooper’s honest admission over his brief Three Lions career
By Joe Mewis published
EXCLUSIVE The former Nottingham Forest and Middlesbrough stalwart won two England caps in 1995

LIGHTS! CAMERA! ADDICTION! Gazza gives us his most revealing interview EVER
By Chris Flanagan published
EXCLUSIVE Many years since our last chat, FFT spent two weeks with Paul Gascoigne to get to know him as he is now. Conversations veered between the serious and the comical – from the dark side of fame, to a win bonus for a mouse…

"Some journalist went 'Obviously you might play now Gerrard’s not around?' It got my back up. So I made sure that whatever I did in that World Cup, I did myself proud" Nicky Butt recalls getting one over on Liverpool star at 2002 Finals
By Chris Nee published
Manchester United midfielder Nicky Butt impressed at the World Cup in 2002 and has spoken up about his motivation
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