Overview

• The former captain says he “hated” England camps, describing lonely hotel routines and a squad that never felt like a team.
• He agrees with Rio Ferdinand that bitterness between Liverpool, Manchester United, Chelsea and Arsenal players stifled unity.
• He criticises successive managers for failing to fit himself, Frank Lampard and Paul Scholes into a workable midfield.
• He credits Gareth Southgate with rebuilding culture and connecting the squad in the years that followed.
• Gerrard, 45, reflects on 114 caps across six tournaments without a semi-final, contrasting that pride with lasting frustration.