The Football Association showcased St George's Park in a two-hour Five Live special on Monday evening.

Hosted by Mark Chapman, the programme featured coaches from the local grassroots football community amongst the audience.

Prominent FA figures including Roy Hodgson and Sir Trevor Brooking discussed the benefits the new £105m national football centre will have on English coaching in the future.

They were joined by St. George's Park Chairman David Sheepshanks, England U17s manager John Peacock and Head of Grassroots Coaching Les Howie.

Brendon Batson (FA Coach Bursary Programme for Black and Asian coaches) and Marianne Spacey from The FA Tesco Skills Programme were also in attendance.

England Manager Hodgson reflected on how his coaching career started and referenced Dario Gradi, Don Howe, Dave Sexton and Bobby Robson as being some of those who inspired him to break into football management.

Hodgson said: "Being a student of the game is very important because you need that thirst for knowledge. Lose that and you might see your career slide away.

"St. George's Park is a fantastic facility and will help us develop better coaches will which will mean better players for the future."

To listen to the whole of the Five Live special, click here.