World Cup 2002
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‘Brazil didn’t panic against England in 2002 – their style of play made it easier to defend, even with 10 men, and we held on without too much fear of losing’: Selecao star reveals confidence during World Cup quarter-final
By Ryan Dabbs published
EXCLUSIVE Brazil were confident they could overturn their 1-0 scoreline against England in the 2002 World Cup quarter-final

Quiz! Can you get 100% on our 2002 World Cup quiz?
By Joe Mewis published
QUIZ! The first World Cup of the 21st century took place in South Korea and Japan - but how much can you remember?

'It was a huge job, but beautiful. It is, and it was for me, every day': When Sven-Goran Eriksson came to England and won hearts and minds
By Steve Anglesey last updated
LONG READ When Sven-Goran Eriksson took over as England's first foreign manager in February 2001, he faced a staggering 'welcome' from high-level officials and gutter-level tabloids

What happened to England's Golden Generation? Why the country's most talented squad never came good
By Chris Flanagan last updated
England’s world-class crop were tipped to bring home big honours during the 2000s, but fell short when it mattered most

Revealed! What David Seaman said after Ronaldinho's infamous free-kick sealed England’s 2002 World Cup exit
By Joe Mewis published
Nigel Martyn was David Seaman’s understudy on the day when Ronaldinho’s lofted free-kick knocked England out of the 2002 World Cup – and has now revealed Safe Hands' reaction

England vs Greece line-up, 2001: Where are they now?
By Mark White last updated
David Beckham whipped one top bins to secure the result - but whatever happened to the rest of the boys who got England to the 2002 World Cup?

Roy Keane “must regret” walking out on Ireland at 2002 World Cup – Shay Given
By Ian Murtagh published
Shay Given has told FFT that he wonders what could have been if Roy Keane hadn't left the Republic of Ireland squad 21 years ago...

England will stop Didier Deschamps joining exclusive club if they beat France – here's how
By Tom Hancock published
The Three lions face Les Blues in the quarter-finals of World Cup 2022, and the France boss is on course to do something very special
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