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Former England U21 star Marvin Sordell features in new film 'Broke', which tackles mental health issues for footballers... as ex-Watford striker calls for 'better support systems' for retired players

Former England Under-21 Marvin Sordell is fronting a new short film entitled Broke - a project that depicts the mental health issues suffered by footballers.

Broke was released this week - to coincide with mental health week - and stars former Fulham footballer Matthew Briggs, Hustle and Luther actor Rob Jarvis and ex Liverpool and Tottenham goalkeeper Lawrence Vigouroux.

The film is written and directed by former Tottenham, Burton Albion and England Youth footballer William Miller - while Sordell is the project’s executive producer.

Former England U21 and Team GB player Marvin Sordell has starred in a new short film; 'Broke'

Former England U21 and Team GB player Marvin Sordell has starred in a new short film; 'Broke'

Sordell (right) and William Miller (2nd from right) have gone from ex-pros to filmmakers
'Broke' depicts the mental health issues that professional footballers can face in their careers
The film's protagonist must goes through a series of challenges after facing a major injury

Broke tells the story of out of an contract goalkeeper played by Ted Lasso’s Moe Hashim desperate to find a club to keep his dream of being a professional player alive.