‘I got introduced to football when I was about eight years old, and I fell in love with it instantly,’ Locksmith says. ‘It was my dad who got me involved in it, funnily enough he’s a Tottenham fan, I’m an Arsenal fan. ‘My dad, in my eyes when I was growing up especially when I was really young was a really good footballer. In terms of the advice Locksmith would give to his younger self, or anyone struggling with mental health issues, his message is clear. ‘Because without them you’ll never understand how good the positives feel.’Follow Metro Sport across our social channels, on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram.

Source: Metro May 12, 2021 09:00 UTC