Kevin Keegan, the two-time World Player of the Year and former England manager, said he remains “proud” of his career, including the moment he told the world “I would love it” during the 1995–96 season. In a 2018 interview with Football Focus’ Dan Walker, the Newcastle, Liverpool and England legend reflected on his standout moments, from winning the World Player of the Year award twice to managing the national side. The phrase “I would love it” – uttered in a post-match interview during the 1995–96 title race – has become one of football’s most iconic soundbites.
Separately, cartoonist David Squires has turned his pen to the 2026 World Cup, which he describes as “the biggest World Cup ever”. In his latest work for the Guardian, Squires looks back at the big stories and headline-generating characters that defined the tournament, though no further details of his cartoon have been released.
“Keegan 'proud' of iconic remark in 2018 interview; Squires revisits 2026 World Cup.”