World Cup 2002
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'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

Quiz! Can you name every country Miroslav Klose scored against for Germany?
By Mark White published
Quiz! Eight years ago today, Klose broke the World Cup goal record – but which nations have felt the wrath of the German striker?

"Portugal vs Netherlands was absurd; a game with absolutely no fair play!" – Phil Scolari recalls four games that changed his life
By Chris Flanagan last updated
The 2002 World Cup-winning coach on the Battle of Nuremberg, R9's contempt for defending and lifting the Copa Libertadores

Is Kylian Mbappe the best player in the world? Why Euro 2020 could be the key to winning the Ballon d'Or for the France star
By Julien Laurens published
Kylian Mbappe is on the verge of more history with France, knowing that Euro 2020 glory puts him in contention for the Ballon d’Or. Win that, and a decade of dominance awaits
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