With a promising new generation of players emerging at the turn of the new century, optimism was in the air as the 2002 World Cup qualification rounds began. Presented by Ian Wright, England's Greatest Matches - 2000s takes a look back at the England team of the new Millennium.
It was hoped that a new golden era of English football had been ushered in with the likes of David Beckham, Wayne Rooney and Michael Owen fresh on the scene.
It was a new generation that many thought could be the natural inheritors to the glory of 1966.
Ian Wright presents the greatest goals, saves and skills in an enthralling compilation of England's Greatest Matches of the 2000s.
Featured games:
England 1-0 Germany
Germany 1-5 England
England 2-2 Greece
England 1-0 Argentina
England 3-0 Denmark
England 3-2 Argentina
Plus bonus material: England 4-2 Croatia and Ian Wright's Top Ten England Goals