WHICH England ace still plays knockabout five-a-sides with his old mates — wearing a BALACLAVA in case he is spotted?
The mystery man has never forgotten his roots and likes the odd kick-about with his chums when he is not on club or international duty.
And the talented player is always a stand-out but keeps his identity hidden in case his jumpers-for-goalposts secret comes out on social media and angers his bosses.
Big step to replace Schu
STOKE were looking to replace Steve Schumacher before the end of LAST season.
The Potters landed Schumacher from Plymouth but soon changed their mind on him and TWO senior bosses were quietly sounded out about taking over in the summer.
However, the pair turned down the chance of a job in the Championship and Schumacher survived — but not for long as he was axed last week.
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One Heck of a spot-kick secret
PRESTON’S record-breaking penalty win hid a big secret — boss Paul Heckingbottom does not like to practise spot-kicks.
The 16-15 Carabao Cup shootout success against Fulham saw only one of 17 North End kicks saved.
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But Hecky is not keen on rehearsing sudden-death penalties in training.
That’s because the last time he did his Sheffield United side lost in the play-offs to Nottingham Forest.
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Latics hail Stones
WIGAN striker Josh Stones is wanted by Oldham for a second loan spell.
Stones, 20, had his stay with the National League side cut short by injury last season.
But Wigan may not be able to let him rejoin immediately.
Albanian can take cut of Blades
SHEFFIELD UNITED takeover bidder Tom Page hopes to ‘sign’ a mystery Albanian millionaire.
The exiled Englishman has spent months trying to seal a Blades deal.
Now Page is in talks with the US-based Albanian with football experience to add backing.
Meet the WAGS of the England footballers
England Wags range from childhood sweethearts to recently blossoming love stories.
Katie Goodland (Harry Kane’s wife)
The fitness instructor has been married to the England captain since 2019 and joined him in Germany with their four children after he joined Bayern Munich.
Laura Celia Valk (Jude Bellingham’s girlfriend)
The stunning Dutch model, 25, has more than half a million Instagram followers and is said to be absolutely smitten with the Real Madrid star.
Rebecca Cooke (Phil Foden’s girlfriend)
Foden’s childhood sweetheart and the mother of his two kids tends to keep out of the spotlight, but is a regular at England games.
Dani Dyer (Jarrod Bowen’s girlfriend)
England’s most famous Wag, former Love Island winner and daughter of Eastenders’ Danny Dyer.
Iris Law (Trent Alexander-Arnold’s girlfriend)
Dani Dyer isn’t the only actor’s daughter dating an England star. Iris’ dad is Hollywood legend Jude Law.
Megan Davison (Jordan Pickford’s wife)
Megan has been with Pickford since he was 14 years old. The couple married in 2022 and have one son.
Olivia Naylor (John Stones’ girlfriend)
The 33-year-old former beautician has stepped back from her role after giving birth to a baby son.
Read more about the Wags supporting England at Euro 2024 here
Source: Soccer - thesun.co.uk
