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When England flew to Germany for the 2006 World Cup, expectations were at fever pitch for a star-studded team led by David Beckham. The so-called Golden Generation was ready to deliver. But it never happened – instead came a series of heartbreaks and disappointments that left the fanbase in despair.
Rick Edwards is joined by Sharon, Billy and Gary, three fans who probably suffered through more games than anyone else during the Golden Generation. They reflect on their incredible experiences at different tournaments, but also the growing sense of a team that felt further away from the fans than ever before.
02:24 - How optimistic were England fans going into the 2006 World Cup?
04:31 - Sharon, Billy and Gary’s experiences on the ground in Germany
11:10 - England meet Portugal in the quarter-finals again
13:12 - Owen Hargreaves & underappreciated members of the Golden Generation
17:30 - England at South Africa World Cup 2010
19:15 - Wayne Rooney hitting back at the fans & disconnection with the team
25:03 - The end of the Golden Generation
27:30 - Disaster at Brazil World Cup 2014
29:52 - Reflecting on this era
32:55 - The beauty of following England on the road

Ian Dennis is joined by former England defender Stephen Warnock, as well as BBC Sport Senior Football Correspondent Sami Mokbel, as England land in Florida ahead of the World Cup.
The team discuss the hot Florida conditions within England's camp at West Palm Beach, and how the heat might affect the squad. Then, we hear from players Ollie Watkins, Jordan Henderson and Kobbie Mainoo on everything from motivation, manifestation and how it feels to finally be in America ahead of the World Cup.
Timecodes:
00:50 - Discussion about the hot Florida conditions & acclimatising to the weather
09:16 - Jordan Henderson on his England career & what he brings to the squad
19:42 - Ollie Watkins on missing out in March, getting called up & manifestation
26:32 - Kobbie Mainoo on his qualities & what he's learned through the season

In June 1998, Scotland kicked off the World Cup in Paris against the defending champions, Brazil. For the fans that were there, it was a day that they would never forget - and one that’s become Scottish football folklore after years of heartbreak. Rick Edwards is joined by Gordon, Paul and Iain to hear about that halcyon summer following their team across France and what marked the end of an era.
02:18 - Remembering the Scotland squad that qualified for the 1998 World Cup
05:10 - Being in the Tartan Army throughout the 70s, 80s & 90s
10:00 - Tartan Armies in other countries
13:37 - Scotland face Brazil in the opening game
17:30 - Iain “borrowing” the flag at Bannockburn
20:00 - Kick-off in the Stade de France
22:20 - That Tom Boyd own goal
25:08 - Taking on Norway in Bordeaux
27:45 - Disaster in the final game against Morocco
30:05 - The end of an era for Scotland
34:03 - Fond memories of France in 1998
37:04 - Looking ahead to World Cup 2026 for Scotland

Mark Chapman is joined by Conor Coady, Chris Sutton and, Adam Crafton as they react to Arsenal’s Champions League final defeat to Paris Saint Germain. PSG won their second consecutive Champions League title after beating Arsenal on penalties. The panel dissect Arsenal’s setup throughout the game and, whether Arsenal need to change their approach. Why do people get so frustrated watching Arsenal? How will Gabriel missing the deciding penalty impact him? Does Luis Enrique’s PSG need to be in the conversation with the great teams such as Pep Guardiola’s Barcelona.
Is Andoni Iraola the right replacement for Arne Slot at Liverpool? Liverpool have opened talks with the former Bournemouth manager. The panel discuss how hard the step up to manage a ‘Big 6’ club is. Slot spent two seasons at Anfield winning a Premier League title in his first season, so where did it all go wrong for the Dutchman?
And a number of rule changes have come in ahead of this summer’s World Cup. Our Football Issues Correspondent Dale Johnson joins the Monday Night Club to discuss them all.
TIME CODES
00:00 Intro
00:30 Chris Sutton and Columbo
02:34 The Champions League final
10:00 Could Arsenal have approached the game better?
12:30 Do Arsenal need more quality?
14:40 Should Arteta change his style of play?
17:30 Gabriel taking the deciding penalty
19:30 PSG retain the Champions League
23:40 Liverpool sack Arne Slot
28:00 Did Mo Salah have an impact on Slot’s departure?
30:00 Where it all went wrong for Slot
31:10 Will Andoni Iraola be the right replacement
39:40 The impact of character and personality at Liverpool
43:00 World Cup rule changes
52:00 New VAR checks

Meet your Football Daily World Cup team. Rick Edwards and comedian Lloyd Griffith will be with you every day throughout the tournament from their base in Los Angeles, taking you along for the journey and bringing you closer to the biggest stories from this year's World Cup.
Before they head off, the pair are joined by commentator Ian Dennis to find out what tournament life is really like. How do you live and work together for six weeks? How do you cope with the heat, time zones and changing routines? And what do they need to know about each other before they board the plane?
With advice from a man who's covered major tournaments around the world, plus some revealing voice notes from their partners, Rick and Lloyd get ready for six weeks in the US together.