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Steven Gerrard Calls England’s ‘Golden Generation’ “Egotistical Losers” in Candid Podcast Interview

He says entrenched club cliques and unresolved selection decisions kept the squad from bonding, crediting Gareth Southgate for later repairing the culture.

Overview

  • Speaking on the Rio Ferdinand Presents podcast, Gerrard described feeling isolated on England duty, saying he loved playing but “hated” the camp environment.
  • He faulted successive coaches and staff for failing to settle tactical choices, citing the long‑running Gerrard‑Lampard‑Scholes dilemma as mishandled.
  • Gerrard contrasted that era with the closer relationships seen today and praised Southgate as underrated for strengthening connection within the national setup.
  • His remarks were picked up across outlets and drew fresh reactions, with Gabby Agbonlahor referencing his own past criticism of the camp culture in a renewed spat with Phil Neville.
  • Gerrard said he has unfinished business in management and is reportedly under consideration for a return to Rangers following Russell Martin’s sacking.