Shearer on Beckham, pressure and Argentina heartbreak

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Alan Shearer reflects on England's 1998 World Cup campaign, discussing his own performances alongside David Beckham's role in the tournament and the pressure-cooker atmosphere of competing at football's biggest stage. The legendary striker revisits the heartbreak of England's exit in France, offering perspective on what went wrong and the emotional toll of falling short at a World Cup. Shearer examines Beckham's journey during that tournament and how the young midfielder handled the intense scrutiny that followed. His reflections capture both the personal stakes for players and the broader disappointment felt by the English football public after another early elimination.