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

Steve Thompson spoke candidly with former England teammate Ben Youngs about the impact of early onset dementia on his memory. He explained that the loss of recollections from England’s 1966 World Cup victory feels alien and painful, as if he is no longer connected to a defining moment of his life.

Thompson emphasized that the condition has made everyday memories fade, and he is now grappling with the emotional toll of losing a part of his identity that once defined him on the football field.