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How Great Were England 1996?

Was EURO ’96 the moment football came home — or the summer England nearly brought it home?

In this nostalgic England 1996 special of By Far The Greatest Team, hosts Graham Dunn and Jamie Rooney are joined by a very special guest: Steve Double, the FA and England press officer during that unforgettable tournament.

We relive the highs and lows of England’s journey through EURO 1996 — from Gazza’s iconic goal to the atmosphere that gripped the nation, and the heartbreak of penalties that still lives in English football memory. Steve shares insider stories and behind-the-scenes insights from inside the camp, giving a rare glimpse into the mood, the pressure, the media circus, and what it felt like when the country collectively decided to believe again.

This is a time-capsule episode: football culture, stadium noise, summer nostalgia — and the question that never goes away. How great were England in 1996… and what did that summer change forever?

Where does England 1996 land on the Greatness Index — great team, great tournament run, or the ultimate “nearly” cultural moment?

Takeaways

• Steve Double’s inside view: what the England camp felt like during EURO ’96
• Gazza’s goal as a defining moment of modern English football culture
• The emotional arc: belief, momentum, and the penalty heartbreak
• How EURO ’96 reshaped England’s relationship with its team and its fans
• Why “Football’s Coming Home” became bigger than the tournament itself

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