My Sporting Life is The i Paper’s look behind the curtain at what drives sports stars to greatness. This week, we speak to Harry Redknapp, one of English football’s longest-serving managers, about his sadness watching the decline of West Ham and Tottenham, his stint in the I’m a Celebrity jungle, and the England job that never was.

I’ve got to know some of the homeless people where I live

It’s scary isn’t it, sleeping on the street? One boy’s an ex-soldier, just the nicest person you could ever meet, needs a bit of help in his life.

I wouldn’t have picked this England World Cup squad

They’ve got a chance, got some good players, good team. The manager, I hope he picks the right team. We’d all pick different teams. I’d have Cole Palmer in my squad any day. Foden, unlucky not to go, Harry Maguire. We’ve all got different opinions.