Synopsis

The summer of hope had lingered, a whisper of possibility when England edged closer to victory. Now, Panorama turns its attention to the very system that cultivates the nation's most promising footballers. Reporter Rory Carson, a former professional himself, uncovers a world of intense pressure and vast sums where young talents are treated as commodities – easily bought and sold. For some, the experience leaves a bitter residue of abandonment when they fail to meet expectations. Carson speaks wi