"Speaking to Ferdinand on the Rio Ferdinand Presents podcast, Gerrard says a lack of personal connection between players was ultimately the group's downfall, and how those relationships are now very different now. "I believe we had the football IQ and intelligence to adapt and make it work together," said Gerrard. "But there was a bigger problem with England in my opinion. I think we were all egotistical losers. "I watch the telly now and I see [Jamie] Carragher sitting next to Paul Scholes on this fan debate and they look like they've been best mates for 20 years."
""I see Carra's relationship with Gary Neville and they look like they've been mates for 20 years. I'm probably more close and friendly with you [Ferdinand] now than I ever was when I played with you for 15 years. "So why didn't we connect when we were 20, 21, 22"
Steven Gerrard earned 114 caps for England between 2000 and 2014 and was part of the so-called 'golden generation' that never progressed beyond major-tournament quarter-finals. Gerrard says the squad possessed the football intelligence to succeed but suffered from ego and poor personal connections between players, especially those from rival clubs. He contrasts that past disconnect with current media appearances where former teammates now appear close. Gerrard suggests weakened interpersonal bonds at youth limited team cohesion and regrets the missed potential despite the abundance of individual talent in that era.
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