Rob Holding's mother probably didn't realise the impact a simple present would have on her son when he was growing up.
The gift - a Ryan Giggs DVD on yoga - inspired the budding footballer and he now swears by it.
"There are about six players, plus Freddie Ljungberg, who do it," Holding said. "Freddie joins in and does a bit of yoga.
"It's a good group there and it's up to you, if you want to do it, you can do it. We come in and do one session a week. I enjoy it so I do it.