Summary
Former England soccer captain Steven Gerrard stated that the team's "Golden Generation," which included him, lacked teamwork and was unsuccessful due to egos and club rivalries. Gerrard mentioned that despite playing alongside other top players, England did not achieve success in major tournaments. He praised current manager Gareth Southgate for creating a stronger team spirit.
Key Facts
- Steven Gerrard was part of the England national soccer team and played at six major tournaments without reaching a semi-final.
- Gerrard described his era in the England team as one filled with "egotistical losers" and blamed a lack of team spirit for their failures.
- He highlighted a failure to connect with teammates from rival clubs, affecting team unity.
- Gerrard captained the England team 38 times and felt disconnected from the team during his international career.
- He praised current England manager Gareth Southgate for improving teamwork and atmosphere within the squad.
- Gerrard mentioned the challenges during international duty, including long times spent in hotel rooms without enough social interaction.
- Despite the talent present in his generation, Gerrard believes the team did not perform to their potential due to being a group of individuals rather than a cohesive team.
