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Sergei Rebrov fears for parents' lives as they hide from Russian shells in Ukraine capital Kyiv

Ukraine football legend Sergei Rebrov fears for the lives of his parents, who are trapped in the country's capital Kyiv, sheltering underground to escape Vladimir Putin's bombardment.

The former Tottenham Hotspur striker plans to return to his homeland and 'fight for freedom' after the Russian invasion more than two weeks ago

The ex-player, who also had a season at West Ham United, has told The Mirror, how his mum and dad are struggling to survive in the besieged city and he is speaking to them on the phone every day, when they pray together.