Gerrard brands failed England generation 'egotistical losers' | Sports

LONDON, Oct 8, 2025 (BSS/AFP) - Former England and Liverpool captain Steven Gerrard believes ego and club rivalry prevented the Three Lions from winning international tournaments during his time as a player. Branded a "golden generation", Gerrard was part of an immensely talented squad that failed to get beyond the quarter-finals of a major tournament under a number of different managers. The 45-year-old, who won 114 international caps, led Liverpool to the Champions League in 2005. Manchester United's crop of England stars, including the likes of Rio Ferdinand, Paul Scholes and Wayne Rooney and the Chelsea contingent of Ashley Cole, John Terry and Frank Lampard also enjoyed Premier League and Champions League success at club level. But Gerrard said those...