Young footballer lost drive to succeed after abuse by Barry Bennell, UK court told

Manchester City deny the men’s claims and say Barry Bennell did not scout for them at the time (Mike Egerton/PA)

A promising footballer linked to a number of clubs while he was a schoolboy has told a judge in the UK how he “lost his drive” after being abused by paedophile, former coach Barry Bennell.

The man told Mr Justice Johnson how, as a youngster, he attracted the interest of clubs including Manchester City and Arsenal.