You don't expect to talk about Japanese verbs, books about Dutch icemen and motivational gurus. Even while being ribbed by team-mates at youth level, Woodman has never been afraid of being the studious type. Woodman, now 24 and on loan at Swansea from Newcastle, hopes it is a culture that is permanently changing. While his heart may now lie in Swansea, Woodman will return to Newcastle in the summer. It does give you hope that one day, if I keep doing what I'm doing, that it can be me."

Source: Sky sports May 13, 2021 17:07 UTC