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      Aston Villa star Amadou Onana reveals plans for career change after learning new hobby in downtime

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      AMADOU ONANA has been a massive hit with Aston Villa fans since his £50million summer move from Everton.And the midfield giant, who has scored three goals in seven games for Unai Emery’s side, dreams of making a hit record one day.Amadou Onana has revealed his stunning alternative careerCredit: GettyThe midfielder revealed how he has learned to play the pianoCredit: RexHe has a fashion sense to put old Everton team-mate Dominic Calvert-Lewin to shameCredit: GettyThe 6ft 5in Belgian international has learned to play the piano — and writes his own songs, too.In August, under the guise of 24AM, Onana released his first song — R&B track Check On Me — on the likes of Spotify.In Belgium he has been called ‘the Devil with the voice of an angel’ — referring to the national team’s Red Devils nickname.And he has a fashion sense to put old Everton pal and model  Dominic Calvert-Lewin to shame.READ MORE IN FOOTBALLAhead of tomorrow’s trip to ­Ipswich, Onana said: “I like to try and take myself away from football a bit.“You have to have different hobbies to help you relax and music is one of mine.“I listen to everything.  I don’t have a specific genre. I’ll listen to rap songs, R&B, soul … different genres.“I’m not performing publicly yet but writing songs on my own helps me to relax.Most read in FootballBEST FREE BET SIGN UP OFFERS FOR UK BOOKMAKERS“I also play the piano, I took lessons. I wanted to try something different.“In August I released my first song, Check On Me, which did well on streaming platforms.Where are they now: The unusual careers of former footballers“For now I’m focusing on Aston Villa but when I have some downtime I like to write lyrics.”Onana’s other great love is fashion — the 23-year-old turned up for international duty with Belgium in a black, pleated skirt, yellow shoes and matching handbag.He has also worn a T-shirt with the slogan: ANDRE IS NOT EVEN MY NAME MATE!That was a reference to a car-crash interview after Belgium were beaten by Slovakia at Euro 2024 when a reporter referred to him as ‘Andre’ — the name of Manchester United’s goalkeeper.Onana said: “I like to dress well — my mum would never let us leave the house looking untidy.“I like to cut a dash. It doesn’t have to be designer wear.“If it looks good, I’ll wear it. I don’t spend outrageous amounts on clothes.”One particular garment left a lasting impression on his team-mates —  a distinctive jacket with white and yellow daisies plastered all over it.From a distance it resembled scrambled eggs.Onana confessed: “A lot of ­people said that. I don’t mind the stick.”Whatever I think is good-looking, I’ll wear, no matter what people think.”READ MORE SUN STORIESIn April, Aston Villa and Kaizen Gaming, the leading global GameTech operator, announced a new long-term partnership for Betano, Kaizen Gaming’s premium brand, to become the club’s new principal and front-of-shirt partner. Betano’s sponsorship aims to complement Aston Villa’s already positive community impact. More

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      How Leicester’s Premier League title win was inspired by LOSING at Arsenal before 5000-1 fairytale

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      LEICESTER legend Marc Albrighton knew Foxes were on their way to something special after their trip to Arsenal eight years ago — despite losing.Tomorrow’s Emirates clash looks one-sided on paper, but both clubs were going for the title back in February 2016.Leicester’s incredible title win was inspired a defeat to ArsenalCredit: PAArsenal beat the Foxes 2-1 with a late Danny Welbeck headerCredit: Getty – ContributorBut Marc Albrighton has now revealed how the Foxes took solace from the celebrations of their rivalsCredit: GettyLeicester led through Jamie Vardy before Theo Walcott levelled and Danny Welbeck hit an injury-time winner.But Claudio Ranieri’s side saw how Gunners celebrated their victory.Albrighton retired last month after a 15-year career that peaked with Leicester’s stunning title triumph three months after that defeatHe said: “We took a lot of drive from their celebrations after and how much of an achievement it was for them to beat us.READ MORE IN FOOTBALL“If you look at the fixtures following that we went on to win six or seven of the next games. That showed what we took from the defeat at Arsenal.“It gave us a lot of credit in terms of a team like Arsenal and sort of what it meant for them to beat us that day.“Winning the Premier League was the bigger achievement but that takes nothing away from staying in the league the season before.“That was incredible, we were dead and buried and it was definitely something that nobody had seen coming.Most read in FootballBEST FREE BET SIGN UP OFFERS FOR UK BOOKMAKERS“After the win at Manchester City people started talking but I would have never said it was ours to lose.“We were just pleased with the position we were in, it was great.Footballers you didn’t know were related from Premier League icons to Lionel Messi“And I would be surprised if a fairytale like ours ever happens again, I can’t see it but we proved anything is possible.”Ranieri’s miracle men torpedoed 5,000-1 odds only 12 months after Nigel Pearson had pulled off a great escape by erasing a seven-point gap in the final nine games.Foxes face another relegation battle under Steve Cooper this season but Albrighton, 34, believes the Welshman is the right man for the job.He added: “Cooper can keep them up, he’s got enough in the dressing room. They’ve got the right man in charge to be able to stay in the league.“He’s a smart appointment and has proven that he can do it at that end of the table.“They would have wanted a steady start and that’s what they  have done.“Hopefully they can get a few wins on board and take confidence and push on from there.” More

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      Inside Man Utd star Marcus Rashford’s incredible car collection that now includes chauffeur-driven Bentley worth £200k

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      MARCUS Rashford has got around his driving ban by buying a £200,000 Bentley to be chauffeured around in.The Man Utd forward, who owns a fleet of Rolls Royce motors worth around £2.5million, splashed the cash on the new Flying Spur Azure.Banned driver Marcus Rashford has added another car to his epic garageRashford has bought a £200k Bentley Flying Spur Azure to be driven around inThe luxury motor boasts a V8, four-litre, twin-turbo engine with 550 horsepower and “unrivalled comfort and elegance”.The leather interior features three-dimensional diamond-shaped embossing in the door panels and its longer wheelbase means the car has more space inside for Rash to kick back.The rear seats are equipped with actual pillows for ultimate comfort, and Rashford can watch Netflix on matte monitors mounted on the front seat backs .The car also features a glass-to-glass panoramic sunroof and electric blinds.Read more sports stars’ carsHis new purchase comes a year after he added a £560,000 Cullinan Blue Shadow to his stunning car collection.SunSport wades through his epic garage.Cullinan Blue Shadow, £560,000The bespoke limited edition motor is one of only 62 made.Each one is sprayed “Stardust Blue” to mimic the halo of the Earth’s upper atmosphere — 62 miles from the planet’s surface.Most read in FootballThe 6.75-litre, twin-turbo charged V12 SUV has a luxury interior and an audio system that features 18 speakers.I rebuilt Rashford’s wrecked Rolls-RoyceMan United striker Marcus, 26, also has a £390,000 Black Badge Cullinan and a 700,000 Black Badge Wraith.Rolls-Royce released the Cullinan — named after the famed diamond — in 2018.Car fan Marcus’ Man United team-mate Luke Shaw, 29, and Man City’s Erling Haaland, 24, are other stars to have Cullinans.And those Rolls-Royce motors, worth a combined £2.5million, are just the tip of the iceberg when it comes to Rashford’s amazing garage.The ace added a £560,000 Cullinan Blue Shadow to his set last yearMarcus in his Black Badge CullinanCredit: Eamonn and James ClarkeThe star gets into his Black Badge WraithCredit: Eamonn and James ClarkeMcLaren 765 Long Tail, £280,000Rashford bought a McLaren 765 Long Tail worth £280,000.He was pictured jumping into the supercar, after a shopping trip in Cheshire at a jewellers.The McLaren is a seriously speedy car, able to to reach a top speed of 205 mph.It reaches 0-60 mph in a staggering 2.7 seconds.Marcus Rashford boasts a McLaren 765 Long Tail in his collectionCredit: Internet UnknownLamborghini Urus Performante, £350,000The footballer’s choice nowadays.Every Premier League star worth their weight in salt has been seen behind the wheel of one.Powered by 4.0-liter twin-turbo V8 engine, the Urus is a beast of a car.Astonishingly for an SUV, it can hit 0-62 mph in just 3.3 seconds.A Lamborghini Urus costs £350,000Audi RS4, £60,000This was Rashford’s very first car.Not bad for an 18-year-old, eh? Who had just broken into United’s first team.He opted for the super-reliable Audi RS4, which used to be the Real Madrid stars’ choice of car, thanks to a sponsorship deal the Spanish club had.It’s where Rashford’s love of cars started.Rashford’s first car was an Audi when he was 18Credit: Cavendish Press (Manchester) LTD M1 3HZread more sport featuresMercedes CLA 45 Coupe, £60,000After emerging from the shadows to become one of the most talked about youngsters in English football, he got himself a fancy Merc.Sadly, he wasn’t in it for every long.Back in 2017, when Rashford was driving home from training, a motorist careered into the right hand side and it was written off.Rashford wrote off his CLA 45 CoupeCredit: 07971 879251Mercedes S Class Coupe, £103,000If one Mercedes isn’t enough, try two.Rashford expanded on his German fleet, introducing a S Class Coupe to his car roster, wrapping it from white to silver.It’s was most luxurious saloon car the motor company produced, which is why it came with such a hefty price tag when he was spotted in it around 2017.Utd forward Rashford then added a S Class Coupe worth £103,000Range Rover Sport, £70,000Continuing to follow in the trend of footballers around the globe, Rashford had a Range Rover Sport too.He went with the Velar from Urban Automotive, a modifier of luxury vehicles.READ MORE SUN STORIESIt would have come souped up, with no luxury or expense spared.His good pal Jesse Lingard also had the same Range Rover, when they played at United together.Rashford spotted driving his souped up Range Rover to CarringtonCredit: Cavendish Press More

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      Kieran Trippier’s wife Charlotte ditches wedding ring and moves into new mansion with kids as couple live separate lives

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      THE wife of Premier League footie ace Kieran Trippier has moved 200 miles across the country to start a new life with their kids, The Sun on Sunday can reveal.Mum-of-three Charlotte, 35, has also ditched her wedding ring just days after the ­Newcastle United defender was spotted without his.Kieran Trippier’s wife Charlotte has ditched her wedding ringCharlotte has also enrolled the couple’s children at an exclusive private school 200 miles across the countryCredit: SplashCharlotte, pictured with Trippier, moved into a huge, £3.85million mansion in Hale, Cheshire, over the summerCredit: GettyIt comes after Trippier, 34, wrapped his arms around a mystery woman at a karaoke bar before scooping her up by the bottom during a night out with teammates.We told last week how the blonde beauty caught up in the marriage riddle was call centre worker Frankie Carmichael, 27.Now, it has emerged Charlotte has enrolled their children at an exclusive private school after moving into a huge, £3.85million mansion in Hale, Cheshire, over the summer.Now, it has emerged Charlotte has moved into a £3.85million mansion in Hale, Cheshire, over the summer.Read More on SportMeanwhile, Trippier, who earns £130,000-a-week, has not been seen at the property and has been at training in ­Newcastle.He featured in Eddie Howe’s starting XI for the squad’s Premier League away clash against Fulham at Craven Cottage yesterday, which the Magpies lost 3-1.But he is looking for a move away from Newcastle, which signed him in a £12million deal from Atletico Madrid in 2022.The couple’s £3.8million, six-bed mansion in leafy Morpeth, Northumberland, is also up for sale as they live increasingly separate lives.Most read in FootballA source said: “Charlotte’s starting afresh and is looking forward to the future. “She’s a strong woman and has made the move from the North East to the North West.Stunning party girl caught up in Newcastle ace Kieran Trippier’s marriage riddle revealed as tattooed call centre worker“It’s not been an easy task, but she’s got the support of her family and friends.”Charlotte was in Madrid when Trippier was pictured lifting a blonde reveller at Newcastle’s Cosy Joe’s bar in May last year.The couple have not commented publicly on rumours they have split.But speculation intensified after Charlotte snubbed the Euros this summer, including the final, which England lost 2-1 to Spain.In a message posted online before a group game, she wrote: “Sooner or later you get over the s*** you swore you’d never get over and it’s the best feeling in the world.”The couple holidayed separately after the tournament ended.Trippier headed for Turkey while his wife sunned herself in Santorini.Glamorous snapsShe posted a series of glamorous snaps from the Greek island.Trippier announced his retirement from international football last month after winning 54 caps, and has put in a transfer request at Newcastle.The couple have recently reduced the asking price on their family home in Morpeth by £350,000 in a bid to offload it. And last week, Trippier was pictured looking glum at a train station without his wedding ring.As the couple spend time apart, Charlotte recently enjoyed a family break at Center Parcs.She posted pictures of her swimming and cycling with the children, but there was no sign of her husband in the snaps.We told last week how the blonde beauty caught up in Trippier’s marriage riddle was call centre worker Frankie CarmichaelTrippier played against Fulham at Craven Cottage yesterday, a match the Magpies lost 3-1Credit: ReutersOn Instagram, she said of last month’s getaway: “Refreshed and recharged after celebrating my bday at Centre Parcs with the famalam.” Her parents and sister joined her on the break — and she was flooded with support from fans. One told her: “Sending so much love and strength.”Three Lions star Trippier has had a turbulent time on and off the pitch.He delayed linking up with ­Gareth Southgate’s England lads for their Nations League match against Italy in September 2022 for “personal” reasons.He then pulled out of November’s squad ahead of a Euro qualifier against North Macedonia, again over a “personal matter”.Frankie, a regular around Newcastle’s hotspots, was previously named online as the siren at the centre of Trippier’s marriage riddle. Turbulent timeShe regularly posts sexy pictures in revealing outfits on social media and is said to be pally with one of the footballer’s friends.The party girl has a large tattoo on her left arm.Footage taken on a mobile phone showed a woman with an inking on her left arm with Trippier at Cosy Joes in May 2023.She was seen with her legs wrapped around him while he held her bottom.On the pitch, Trippier became a Newcastle fan favourite as manager Eddie Howe’s first signing.His match-winning performances helped drag the Magpies out of the relegation zone and into the Champions League for the first time in 20 years.The star even earned a spot in the 2022/23 PFA Premier League Team Of The Year.But he has since played back-up to Tino Livramento after struggling for form.READ MORE SUN STORIESHis dip in performance ­levels last season seemed to coincide with his off-pitch struggles as the Trippiers apparently battled to keep their family life together.The ex-Spurs ace admitted he had faced a challenging time, and was the first to admit his “standards have dropped” following Newcastle’s 3-1 home loss to Nottingham Forest in December. 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      Daniel Dubois out to steal Anthony Joshua’s thunder as he forecasts night of glory at Wembley

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      DANIEL DUBOIS vowed to rain down revenge on Anthony Joshua – after he threatened to smash a chair across his face.At the June press conference to launch Saturday’s Wembley spectacular, the pair were pulled apart by security after 34-year-old AJ’s switch was flicked.Daniel Dubois is preparing for his blockbuster showdown with Anthony JoshuaCredit: ReutersThe pair almost came to blows during a heated press conference in JuneCredit: GettyThe heavyweight pair are ready to put on a show at Wembley on Saturday nightCredit: PADynamite Dubois, 27, lit the fuse by telling the two-time heavyweight world champ that he was ready to scrap there and then.And Joshua’s violent warning is still ringing in Dubois’ ears as he plots to bring thunder and lightning to his rival’s front door.He said: “I need to make him pay for those words. I have to make sure I do something about that.”But the best place for me to do that is in the ring on Saturday night.READ MORE ON BOXING”I am ready to get in there and bash AJ now.”I know I can cope in dark places now. I have made those dark places a home for me now.I don’t need to weather storms any more – because I am the storm now.”The dark places Dubois is referring to are the two defeats he suffered to Joe Joyce and Oleksandr Usyk.Most read in BoxingBOXING FREE BETS AND SIGN UP DEALSBoth times he took a knee and surrendered when the going got too tough – and that earned scorn from armchair fans, while some of his prize-fighting peers called him a quitter.Now under the tutelage of trainer Don Charles, on a farm that has views of the Wembley Arch he will fight under, he feels vindicated and dangerous.Anthony Joshua and Daniel Dubois nearly come to blows as AJ tells rival ‘don’t disrespect me’And Usyk can take some credit for that after he consoled his beaten rival after their 2023 Poland battle.The IBF title holder explained: “They were the right words at the time. And I did come back from it. “I needed to sort things out and that’s all in the past now — I am a man of the future.”I feel like I have redeemed myself now.”Joshua vs Dubois fight predictions THIS weekend Wembley will witness one of the biggest all-British fights of all-time.But who will emerge victorious under the famous arch? Some of the biggest names in boxing have been having their say…Oleksandr Usyk: “My favourite is Anthony Joshua but I am very bad at predictions. But I will predict Anthony Joshua.”Dillian Whyte: “I just think that it’s one of those fights where it is a genuine 50/50 fight in my opinion.”Joe Joyce: “I was initially edging with Joshua but I don’t know, Dubois is coming on.”Frazer Clarke: “As heavy-handed as Dubois is and as good a fighter as he’s becoming, I still have to go for Joshua.”Francis Ngannou: “Even though Joshua lost against Usyk twice and Dubois fought Usyk and almost knocked him down and almost won, I would still give this to Joshua.”Click here for more fight predictions for Anthony Joshua vs Daniel DuboisA major part of Dubois’ arsenal is his giant dad Stan, who has fathered 11 children.Some believe he is too overpowering in his son’s career.But, in his last two must-win bouts against Jarrell Miller and Filip Hrgovic, Dubois Sr is the man Daniel has turned to in his hour of need and now he has a licence and can be officially in his corner.Daniel continued: “My dad gives me an extra boost. We are a partnership and team – he knows the words that get to me and help me.”When I look over into my corner and he’s there, it gives me that kick up the a**e.ANTHONY JOSHUA VS DANIEL DUBOIS: All the information you need ahead of huge world title fight at WembleyThe 27-year-old dismantled Filip Hrgovic in June to win the IBF interim heavyweight titleCredit: Getty”He makes me fight even harder, he makes me fight to win, he makes me give it my all.”Dubois burst on the scene in 2017 as a teenage terror laying waste to the biggest journeyman in the country.But he always appeared like a boy in a huge man’s body and tough to interview.He reckons that is all about to change.Dubois laughed: “I am just a man of few words. I do my talking in the ring, with my fists.READ MORE SUN STORIES”Of course, when I was just starting out at 18, I was a little camera-shy, what young kid wouldn’t be?”But I am a man now, I am a world champion and I am going to stay this way.”AJ vs Dubois: Build up to the big fightANTHONY JOSHUA and Daniel Dubois go head-to-head at Wembley THIS Saturday.Ahead of the all-British heavyweight showdown, here’s all the biggest stories and need-to-know information… More

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      I was a plasterer… but now I’m favourite of boxing billionaire boss Turki Alalshikh after shock call at company curry

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      MARK CHAMBERLAIN has told SunSport how he took a life-changing call from the most powerful man in world boxing – and said he’d phone him back after the company Christmas curry!The 25-year-old Portsmouth lightweight was a plasterer before his freakish southpaw power helped him box full-time.Boxer Mark Chamberlain has revealed he snubbed a call from Saudi supremo Turki AlalshikhCredit: GettyHis Excellency rang the southpaw during a work’s night outCredit: GettyAnd one of his York Hall performances caught the eye of Saudi sport and showbiz supremo Turki Alalshikh.But he remains close to his old firm and colleagues so got the nod to attend last year’s festive phaal and jingaloo.So when the shock phone call came, while he was driving from the party with a belly full of bhuna, he accidentally gave boxing’s very own Santa Clause the heave-ho.Ahead of his Wembley clash with Josh Padley, the Pompey ace told us: “I had a fight in November and didn’t have my next one confirmed.READ MORE ON BOXING”So I had gone out on a work’s do and was on my way home when the call came.”I had come off the tools well before then but they had invited me out for a curry and we were on the way from the curry about 9pm.”My manager Frank Warren was calling me and I knew he was in Saudi for a fight that Christmas and it seemed a bit strange.”But I answered it and Frank explained about the opportunity and he passed the phone to the main man.Most read in BoxingCASINO SPECIAL – BEST CASINO WELCOME OFFERS”I will never forget it, because I was driving, I said ‘Can I call you back?’”Thankfully his Excellency said ‘no problem, don’t crash’”.Daniel Dubois ‘turned Anthony Joshua’s legs to jelly’ during brutal sparring session, says ex-Team GB boxing starLike Padley – who is a Doncaster electrician – Chamberlain built his work ethic, mental toughness and, perhaps, power on site.And his character-building route to mega-money shows at 96,000 seater Wembley Stadium has been a gruelling one that has earned him every penny coming his way.He explained: “Plastering is a very hard and physical job.”You don’t clock off for breaks when the clock tells you, you work until your walls are all done.ANTHONY JOSHUA VS DANIEL DUBOIS: All the information you need ahead of huge world title fight at Wembley”But I knew no different and it was a job I did for years.”I don’t know if it helped with my power, I get asked that, I have always been a physical kid.READ MORE SUN STORIES”And I was never interested in the party life, away from work and boxing, so I guess the hard work has just paid off.”Watch Riyadh Season Card: Joshua v Dubois, live on TNT Sports Box Office from 4pm on Saturday 21 September. Find out more at tntsports.co.uk/boxoffice More

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      Gary Lineker in talks with BBC over multi-year deal for Match of the Day after volunteering to take pay cut

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      GARY Lineker is in talks with the BBC over a multi-year deal for Match of the Day — after volunteering to take a pay cut.The veteran presenter, 63, could agree to stay on for £1million a year — £350,000 less than his current salary.Gary Lineker is preparing to sign a new six-figure deal with the BBC after volunteering for a pay cutCredit: BBCGary Lineker during his first MOTD appearance in 1999Credit: Pixel8000Lineker, who has hosted the BBC footie highlights show since 1999, is to meet executives next month over a potential deal lasting at least two or three years.Talks are understood to have been briefly delayed following the recent Jermaine Jenas scandal.The shamed former Spurs star, 41, who was reportedly in the running to replace Lineker, was sacked for inappropriately texting two women on The One Show.A source said: “Gary is hugely popular with both fans and players alike. The sense is that, with so much uncertainty and scandal at the BBC, right now viewers are crying out for a safe pair of hands.READ MORE ON GARY LINEKER“Gary adores the BBC, and loves his job, and recognises what an honour it is to host television’s flagship football show, as well as international games.“Gary has long maintained that the BBC provides excellent value for money – and has quite literally put his money where his mouth is, and offered to take a substantial pay cut.”MotD2 host Mark Chapman, 50, has also been tipped to take over when Lineker’s contract expires at the end of the season.Last year the former England striker was reprimanded by the BBC after a critical social media post about the Government’s asylum policy. Most read in FootballHe was forced to miss a show but colleagues loyally refused to fill in for him, so only match highlights were shown instead.The upcoming pay negotiations come as the BBC is under enormous pressure to reduce its wage bill.BBC presenter stunned after going behind the scenes at Match of the Day studio with Gary Lineker Since 2021, it has laid off 1,800 employees and cut budgets across programmes.BBC chiefs are also still trying to claw back £200,000 paid to disgraced newsreader Huw Edwards since his arrest last November over child sex abuse images.BBC director-general Tim Davie said the crimes were “appalling”, adding: “We want the money back and we’ve asked for it back, and we’re waiting to hear back.”A spokesman for Lineker declined to comment, as did the BBC.Lineker is to meet executives next month over a potential deal lasting at least two or three yearsCredit: Getty Images – Getty More

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      Love cheat Kyle Walker ‘shows he’s a changed man’ after marriage scandal as he promotes Salvation Army event

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      LOVE cheat Kyle Walker is on his best behaviour off the pitch — as he flies the flag for The Salvation Army.The Man City star, 34, was joined by ex-Wales striker John Hartson, 49, at a football tournament staged by the charity.Kyle Walker promotes a Salvation Army event with fellow footballer John HartsonCredit: PP.Walker has recently been allowed back into his family home after it was revealed he was unfaithfulCredit: GettyThursday’s event in Manchester aimed to raise awareness of homelessness and mental health.It comes after Walker was allowed back home by wife Annie Kilner after he fathered two kids with Lauryn Goodman.He was allowed back just over three weeks ago and is said to be “working on his marriage”.A source said: “Walker’s really trying to give something back and show he’s a changed man.READ MORE ON KYLE WALKER“He’s been in the bad books for so long and wants to show he’s learned from his mistakes.“Walker was all smiles at the charity event and meeting the players meant so much to them.”Hartson, 49, presented the trophy to winning side The Orchard, from Bradford, and spoke to players about his career and own struggles battling cancer and a gambling addiction.He said: “I thoroughly enjoyed today. The standard of football has been great, they’ve played seven or eight games, and their fitness levels are so good.Most read in Football“The camaraderie is great, there’s a lot of respect for each other.“People have been sharing their stories with me, some who have lost their way at some stage in their life but are working really hard to get back on track.Kyle Walker moves back in with wife Annie Kilner after fathering second child with ex“It’s been great that The Salvation Army put this special day on. I think the guys really appreciate it.“For that one day everyone can forget what’s going on outside.”Hartson spoke to players about his career and own struggles battling cancer and gambling addictionCredit: Getty Images – GettyKyle and Annie Kilner have been together since they were teenagersCredit: Refer to CaptionThe England icon fathered two kids with Lauryn Goodman behind Annie’s back More