Jake Daniels becomes first UK male footballer to come out since 1990

Blackpool's Jake Daniels during the Sky Bet Championship match between Peterborough United and Blackpool at London Road Stadium on May 7, 2022 in Peterborough, England. (Photo by Lee Parker - CameraSport via Getty Images)

Blackpool forward Jake Daniels has become the first active male professional footballer in England to come out since Justin Fashanu 32 years ago.

Daniels has scored 30 goals for Blackpool’s under-19 team this season and made his Championship debut against Peterborough earlier this month.