The game of football has changed so dramatically over the last few years.

Back in the day a defender would defend, hoof the ball and try to be the biggest ‘obstacle’ on the pitch – sometimes at the expense of their ability to move quickly across the defensive line, and almost always at the expense of any real football..

The modern game has seen the emergence of technical defenders. Defenders that play out with the ball. Defenders not only with confidence to actually play football, but the technical prowess old-school defenders would be envious of.

Jack saw this as an opportunity. An opportunity to become a complete player. His story will inspire you…