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The Guardian Weekend November 27 2004
The experts say
'By his regular selection for the England under-17 team, Leigh has been
recognised as a leading player at his age in the country,' says Peter
Suddaby, the Tottenham Academy manager. 'He has an excellent attitude to
maintaining his football progress, and we have great hopes that he will
play at a very high level.'
Leigh says
'At the moment my aim is to play well in the under-18s, to keep working
hard, then hopefully get into the Tottenham reserve team and keep in the
England under-17 squad. Long-term I'd like to get a permanent reserve
team place and in a few years' time, be in the Tottenham first team.'
Being 16: best thing...
'The greater independence you get; I'm able to choose what I do with my
life now.'
...and worst thing
'I'm too young to drive!'
My 16th birthday
'I had a family one, went to the cinema (can't remember the film), then
my girlfriend cooked me a meal.' |