In this special episode, hosts Ben and Mike travel to St George’s Park to investigate \"Future Fit\"—the FA’s biggest youth football restructuring in over a decade.
The episode dives into the new 3v3 format for under-7s, exploring why more touches and game time are the key to developing confident, skilful players.
Featuring insights from former England internationals Glen Johnson and Rachel Yankey, alongside Clare Daniels (Senior National Development Manager for Innovations & Solutions) and John Folwell (Head of Grassroots Coach Development), the episode tackles the \"no goalkeeper\" controversy and offers advice for parents on navigating the often-toxic grassroots sideline.
Whether you’re a coach worried about logistics or a parent wondering where the keepers went, this is a must-watch guide to the new era of the English game.
A closer look at 3v3: https://futurefit.englandfootball.com/futurefit/a-closer-look-at-3v3/index.html
Everything you need to know about FutureFit: https://futurefit.englandfootball.com/futurefit/index.html
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