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Thompson says losing World Cup memories feels 'not like me'

March 4, 2026 · BBC Sport

Steve Thompson, former England international, says early onset dementia is erasing his World Cup memories, telling teammate Ben Youngs.

Steve Thompson, a former England midfielder, told Ben Youngs that early onset dementia is causing him to lose memories of his 1998 World Cup win.

The former teammate described the experience as "not like me", highlighting the emotional toll of the disease on former players.

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