Young Gun: Sam Chapman

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Sam Chapman spoke to us recently, and here's what he had to say about family allegiances, Sergio Ramos and playing in Brazil.

Growing up in the Brickendon area of Hertfordshire, I was always surrounded by sport. My parents encouraged me to try everything: swimming, rugby, cricket, gymnastics… you name it. I was a very active child. But football, which I started playing at just four years old, captured my heart early on, and I’ve never looked back.

Football rivalry runs deep in my family – my mum’s side are Spurs fans, while my dad’s side support Arsenal.…