World Cup inspired me to become a footballer, says Coleman

SEAMUS COLEMAN says watching the World Cup on television as a child in Donegal was what inspired him to become a footballer.

The right-back is currently back home in Ireland resting after helping Blackpool gain promotion to the Premier League during his three-month loan spell at Bloomfield Road.

“Watching the World Cup as a youngster was when I knew I wanted to be a footballer,’’ Coleman said. “I have been lucky enough to get a chance to come to Everton and maybe one day I will also play for Ireland.