England’s Golden Generation had stars like Beckham, Rooney, and Gerrard - but Pele’s 2006 book left one shocking omission
Despite stars like Lampard, Gerrard, Beckham, and Rooney, England’s 2000s golden era ended without a single major trophy
In a podcast with Rio Ferdinand, Gerrard admitted England’s stars let ego and club rivalries ruin their chemistry, and he even hated international duty
In his 2006 autobiography, Pele praised Beckham, Rooney, and Owen as 'world-class'. Shockingly, Gerrard didn’t make his list leaving fans stunned
Despite the snub, Gerrard’s glittering Liverpool career, with a Champions League, FA Cups, and more cements him as one of England’s greatest midfielders
Ironically, later in 2006, Pele called Gerrard 'the best player in the world' in a interview — showing how great even legends can change their tune!