Liverpool, Leicester, England · 12 October 2026
Emile Heskey
Emile Heskey Talks about his Career
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Emile Heskey joins Craig and Grégory Vignal to discuss youth football, developing at Leicester and moving to Liverpool. He explains the demands of the centre-forward role and playing alongside Michael Owen, then recalls Liverpool’s treble-winning first full season. The conversation covers managers who understood his game, why children need freedom to enjoy football, later clubs and dressing-room stories.
Key topics
- Leicester and move to Liverpool
- Centre-forward craft and hold-up play
- Partnership with Michael Owen
- Liverpool treble and team culture
- Youth football and pressure
- Later clubs and dressing-room stories
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