John Egan: 'The lads from home on the group chat would send a picture of you standing beside Aguero'

From hurling in Bishopstown to facing Liverpool, United and City, John Egan retraces his winding route to the Premier League

LOCAL BOY MADE GOOD: John Egan does battle with Sergio Aguero of Manchester City during the Premier League match between the sides in 2019. Pic: Alex Livesey/Getty Images

"I always had an unwavering belief that I would play in the Premier League." 

Out on the local green, John Egan viewed every game through the eyes of an established Premier League footballer. Every tackle was combative. Every goal scored was glorious. Every moment was impactful. Right up until he was called in for his dinner, that is.