England 2006: The Golden Generation

This documentary examines the factors that prevented the England men's national football team from reaching their full potential during the 2006 World Cup. The film looks at the tension and struggles experienced both on and off the pitch, featuring reflections and analysis from several prominent players associated with the era's Golden Generation.

The production was created in the United Kingdom by the BBC. It was co-directed by Paul Hodgkinson and Richard Fitzpatrick. For Fitzpatrick, this project followed his 2024 film, Pep Guardiola: Chasing Perfection. The project was produced by Paul Hodgkinson, Rohan Sethi, and Aaron Coates. The cast includes thirty-nine credited individuals appearing as themselves, with primary contributions from players and figures such as Wayne Rooney, Rio Ferdinand, Ashley Cole, Owen Hargreaves, Alan Shearer, and Steve McClaren. The final film has a runtime of 60 minutes.