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Thompson Reveals Memory Loss After World Cup Win

Former England rugby player Steve Thompson has revealed he has lost memories of winning the World Cup due to early onset dementia, telling former teammate Ben Youngs 'It doesn't look like me'.

Former England rugby player Steve Thompson has opened up about his battle with early onset dementia, revealing he has lost memories of England's 2003 World Cup victory. Thompson made the heartbreaking admission while speaking to his former teammate Ben Youngs.

'It doesn't look like me,' Thompson said of his memory loss, as he detailed how the neurological condition has affected his recollection of one of rugby's greatest triumphs. The former hooker is now speaking publicly about his condition to raise awareness about the long-term effects of head injuries in rugby.