Teddy Sheringham brands Stan Collymore the worst England teammate while Callum studies journalism

Former England striker Teddy Sheringham, now 58, declared former Liverpool forward Stan Collymore the worst player he ever played alongside for the Three Lions, a claim made during a 2017 live interview. The remark came as Callum, a budding journalist, continues his Master’s degree in International Sports Journalism at St Mary's University.

Callum’s media journey

Callum joined the Snack Media team in 2023 as part of the Snack Academy, marking his entry into professional sports reporting. Since that start he has moved on to freelance work for GiveMeSport in October 2023, expanding his bylines across the sports web.

His articles have appeared in the Sports Gazette and on Oh My Goal’s social‑media platforms, covering football and boxing while he remains an avid watcher of anything involving a ball. The writer also explores diverse sports narratives, bringing a fresh perspective to each piece.

Sheringham’s controversial pick

During the 2017 interview, host Bradley Walsh asked Sheringham to name the worst England player he had ever played with. After teammate Stuart Pearce suggested Carlton Palmer, Sheringham answered without hesitation, pointing to Stan Collymore.

He explained, "I've got a good one. There's a fella on the radio at the moment… Good player in his time, but he played for England and I saw his debut. I was in the squad, but I wasn't playing at the time. I watched the game. Absolutely shocking – and he gives out so much stick: Stan Collymore." The audience reacted with rapturous cheers.

Collymore, a former Bradford City and Aston Villa forward, earned three England caps, two of them in friendlies, playing a total of 90 minutes without a goal contribution. GiveMeSport noted he scored 62 goals and provided 31 assists in 162 Premier League games for six clubs.

While some fans argue Collymore deserved more caps, the former striker’s assessment sparked debate. Collymore himself later told he had achieved his personal targets, dismissing critics as "middle‑aged, pot‑belly, scruffy hacks". Paul Merson later praised Collymore, saying he would have been among the greatest in today’s game.

The piece even includes the word ham as a quirky aside, showing the writer’s willingness to blend humour with sport reporting.