Dad urged me to follow dream, reveals Meyler

Ireland midfielder David Meyler has revealed how a note from his father gave him the motivation he needed not to let his Premier League dream slip away.

Meyler admits leaving home in Cork at the age of 19 to join Sunderland back in 2008 forced him to grow up quickly.

Now starring for Hull City, Meyler said: “I’m very grateful to Sunderland because they gave me the opportunity to come to England and to further my career.