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Exclusive: Lee Tuck - From Halifax to Terengganu, the Englishman who outlasted Tony Cottee

For a country that has given to the world one of the most furious and exciting leagues in the world in the Premier League and produces thousands of players on a yearly basis, it is surprising that not many Englishmen have been sought out by Malaysian teams over the years.

Former West Ham star Tony Cottee and former Arsenal duo in David Rocastle and Chris Kiwomya were among those that graced the M-League back in the 90s but they did not set the trail blazing for more of their countrymen being employed here.

So when Lee Andrew Tuck arrived in Negeri Sembilan in 2017 from Abahani Limited Dhaka, having helped the Bangladeshi side win the league in 2016, not many would have envisaged the impact and longevity that Lee would have on the professional game in Malaysia.