WORLD CUP ROUNDTABLE: Rio, Crouchy and Joe Cole on the Three Lions

In this episode of High Performance we sit down with England football legends Rio Ferdinand, Peter Crouch & Joe Cole to preview the World Cup. We explore what it’s really like pulling on an England shirt. The differences between their generation and the current England team and how the lack of structure and leadership in their tactics and team affected results. Rio, Peter and Joe reflect on the beginning of their England careers, discussing the privilege of such an amazing achievement and the pressure that comes along with it. The media portrayed them as the ‘Golden Generation’, they explore what went wrong and why the label was, ultimately, damaging. The boys express how they feel about the upcoming World Cup and their fundamental trust in Gareth Southgate. It’s more than a conversation about football, it’s really about developing winning cultures. Thanks to Joe, Rio and Peter for being so open with us. Let us know what you think of the episode in the comments! 🙏 Get MORE from High Performance: Watch all our episodes on YouTube : Listen on your Podcast player: Follow us on Instagram: Join our new Book Club : Order the new High Performance Daily Journal - 365 ways to become your best! Get bonus content and all episodes ad-free with ’High Performance Plus’: Apple Podcasts or Supercast Join our FREE members club the High Performance Circle. Just go to You will get: • Weekly Monday Motivation Newsletter with Book Recommendations, Discount Codes, and more! • Exclusive early video access • Keynote speeches that keep you learning • And much more! Sleep Better, Train Smarter and Recover Faster: Thanks to WHOOP for sponsoring High Performance - the new WHOOP 4.0 is a wearable Fitness and Health Coach that helps you to Sleep Better, Train Smarter and Recover Faster - ultimately helping you to be the best possible version of yourself - get your first month free on us - #highperformancepodcast #rioferdinand #joecole #petercrouch #footballworldcup2022 #englandfootball