The hero of Italia 90 and Euro 96 expressed his wish for England to achieve victory in an international tournament and put the Geoff Hurst moment to rest. He commended England’s current manager, Gareth Southgate, for his courage and the incredible achievement with the team’s young talents. The former player also reminisced about his own near miss in the Euro 96 semi-final and emphasized the importance of luck in winning games. He praised the fearlessness of the current England team and highlighted the need for leadership within the young squad.

Looking ahead to England’s upcoming matches, he acknowledged Denmark’s strength and predicted a draw but expressed confidence in England’s ability to secure a win against Slovenia. He recognized the tough competition from teams like Italy, France, Germany, and Spain in the knockout stages. He also remembered a past victory against Montenegro and expressed his longing for the game and his former teammates. In a personal conversation, he reflected on his early life and playing days with childhood friends in Gateshead.

The former player also lamented the loss of his Everton teammate, Kevin Campbell. Finally, the former player shared his difficulty in watching football games nowadays due to his longing for the sport and his memories of playing with old friends.