Description: (Football player)
Phil Thompson, a retired English footballer, gained prominence for his tenure as a defender with Liverpool during the 1970s and 1980s. He also represented the England national football team, earning 42 caps and leading the team six times. Transitioning into coaching post-retirement, Thompson worked as assistant manager for Liverpool and assumed the role of caretaker manager temporarily. He has found success as a pundit, making appearances on programs such as Soccer Saturday and TV 2 (Norway), in addition to teaching at the University of Liverpool.