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Thompson Reveals Early Onset Dementia, Losing World Cup Memories

Steve Thompson, former England international, opened up about his early onset dementia and how it has eroded memories of his World Cup triumph, speaking with teammate Ben Youngs.

Steve Thompson, a former England midfielder, revealed that he is battling early onset dementia, a condition that has begun to erase memories of his 1998 World Cup victory.

In a candid conversation with former teammate Ben Youngs, Thompson discussed the emotional toll of losing recollections of the tournament and the support he receives from the football community.