A FORMER Premier League star and Sky Sports pundit looks completely unrecognisable in his latest interview.
The former Leeds United and Southampton player was once famed for his long locks, but looks totally different now.
The 41-year-old finished his career in 2014 with Coventry City after having stints with Sheffield Wednesday, Colchester United, Nottingham Forest and Swindon Town.
And during his retirement he joined Sky Sports’ punditry line-up as a Championship expert.
The Hull-born ace became a regular on football fans’ television screens, but few would recognise him with his changed looks.
Fans even took to social media to suggest he looks just like TV personality Rylan Clark with the ex-pro sporting a tan alongside a similar beard and haircut.
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His new appearance has had viewers of Sky Sports confused, but they can rest assured the mystery footballer on their screens is still… David Prutton.
Loads of fans took to social media to express their surprise at Prutton’s new look and so many could see the resembelnce to Rylan.
One said: “David Prutton is morphing into Rylan.”
Another added: “I thought this was Rylan Clark for a second. Not how I remember David Prutton.”
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A third added: “Just watching Sky Sports News and David Prutton just appeared as Rylan.”
The former central-midfielder made 62 Premier League appearances during his career, scoring two goals and providing four assists.
But he thrived during his time in League One where he featured 183 times, netting 14 goals and registering a further 11 assists.
Prutton also represented England at U21s level where he featured 25 times between 2000 and 2003.
Source: Soccer - thesun.co.uk
