A recently released documentary delves into the behind-the-scenes action of England’s Euro 2024 journey as witnessed by the nation’s emerging football talents. Titled The New Generation, the film is now accessible for free streaming on Prime Video and features exclusive interviews with Cole Palmer, Kobbie Mainoo, Marc Guehi, and Ollie Watkins.
The documentary, in full-length, captures their professional endeavors as they navigate the immense pressures and triumphs of representing England. It showcases exclusive footage of the players’ experiences during Euro 2024, where the Three Lions made it to their second consecutive European final.
During that memorable day, Chelsea’s Palmer netted a crucial goal in the second half, though England ultimately faced a heartbreaking 2-1 defeat against Spain. Noteworthy moments highlighted in the documentary include England’s flawless penalty shootout against Switzerland and Jude Bellingham’s iconic overhead kick that salvaged the team from an early exit in the dying seconds of their round of 16 match against Slovakia.
Viewers can enjoy The New Generation at no cost with an Amazon Prime subscription or by signing up for a complimentary Amazon Prime 30-day trial. Additionally, a free trial not only grants access to this documentary but also includes exclusive content like Champions League games and other documentaries such as All or Nothing and Doubters to Believers: Liverpool FC: Klopp’s Era.
The official synopsis of The New Generation states: “The film offers intimate insights into these players’ paths, from their grassroots origins to the high-stakes European Championships. It delves into the players’ beginnings, from playing non-league football to facing rejection at academy levels, revealing the struggles of climbing to the top, culminating in all four players playing pivotal roles in last year’s European Championships.”
The documentary combines match footage and exclusive behind-the-scenes access at Euro 2024 to capture the emotional rollercoaster of a major international tournament. It also illustrates how the players overcome past setbacks, media scrutiny, and the weight of carrying their nation’s expectations on their shoulders.
In addition to the players themselves, the film features insights from pundits and former players like Jamie Carragher and Alan Shearer, as well as contributions from the young stars’ friends and family. Meanwhile, Sky has introduced a discounted sports package providing access to Premier League and EFL matches, along with live coverage of every practice, qualifier, and race in the upcoming Formula 1 season.
All these offerings are part of Sky’s new £15 Essential TV and Sky Sports bundle, which includes over 100 channels like Sky Atlantic, in addition to complimentary Netflix and Discovery+ subscriptions.