As England prepare to take on Iran in their opening match of the 2022 World Cup in Qatar, former Everton and Rangers star Trevor Steven will know exactly how Gareth Southgate ’s men are feeling.
The 36-time international was selected by Sir Bobby Robson at both the 1986 and 1990 tournaments in Mexico and Italy. Those were two World Cups that he suggests were “landmarks” in not only his career but also on the footballing and social landscapes as a whole.
The Three Lions enjoyed excellent campaigns in each tournament as they reached the quarter-finals in Mexico before following that up with a stunning run to the semi-finals four years later. With a number of the current squad preparing for the first-ever appearances at a World Cup, Steven has given a valuable insight into the emotions that Southgate’s squad will be feeling.
