Latest about World Cup 2002
“As captain, he wasn’t the loudest, he didn’t bark at you, but you’d watch him and think, ‘I need to work harder’. His energy against Greece was ridiculous” Emile Heskey on David Beckham’s leadership
EXCLUSIVE Beckham led by example as England skipper, with his iconic 2001 performance against Greece perfectly encapsulating his captaincy style
‘I got invited to a World Cup party at Becks' house – white tie and diamonds was the dress code! I spent most of the time with my lad in the kids’ play tent!’Danny Mills recalls entering the orbit of David Beckham
EXCLUSIVE Danny Mills was present to witness David Beckham’s stunning free-kick against Greece and England’s subsequent 2002 World Cup campaign
‘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
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?
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
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
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
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?
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?
