Manchester United forward Jesse Lingard spoke with The Players’ Tribune of how his grandfather played a huge role in ensuring he turned out to be a professional footballer.
The 26-year-old was well-drilled as a kid by the former rugby player and team Great Britain Powerlifter, who also, unsurprisingly turns out to be a huge Manchester United fan.
Lingard has gone on to make his grandpa proud, making the grade at United and turning out for the England national team – with whom he reached the semifinals at the World Cup in Russia, making five starts.