Keegan Recalls World Player Wins and 'I Would Love It' Legacy
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- Kevin Keegan spoke to Football Focus' Dan Walker in 2018 about standout moments from his career, saying 'I'm proud of it'
- Keegan won World Player of the Year twice, a feat highlighted among his career achievements in the retrospective
- Keegan managed the England men's national team, a post-playing chapter included among his career milestones
- Keegan delivered the iconic 'I would love it' remark during the 1995-96 season, described in the piece as one of his most memorable moments
- The retrospective is linked to a separate BBC tribute identifying Keegan as a Newcastle, Liverpool and England legend following his death
Why it matters: Keegan is being remembered as a legend at Newcastle, Liverpool, and England, and his two World Player of the Year wins — rare for an English player — anchor his status alongside a managerial career that included the England job, making this retrospective a definitive career-spanning tribute.
