Southampton defender Taylor Harwood-Bellis says his future father-in-law Roy Keane has performed a component in his current growth.
The Manchester Metropolis academy product, who has acquired his first senior England call-up, just lately acquired engaged to Keane’s daughter Leah.
“It is one thing that’s good, sure, and I take plenty of recommendation,” mentioned Harwood-Bellis, 22.
The previous England Below-21 captain was named in interim boss Lee Carsley’s squad for his or her Nations League video games in Greece on Thursday and at residence to the Republic of Eire on Sunday.
Nonetheless, requested if he had spoken to the previous Manchester United and Republic of Eire captain about Sunday’s recreation, he mentioned: “No, the whole lot is concentrated on Greece on the minute.
“It is a massive recreation after the end result at residence. Clearly, we wish to go over there and get a end result.
“It will likely be an excellent ambiance and a full home. We’re wanting ahead to it and take the problem on.”
And Keane will not be the one sporting connection in Harwood-Bellis’ life.
His sister Becky represented Nice Britain’s basketball group at youth stage and his uncle Steve is president of hometown membership Stockport County, the place dad Martin was once their membership mascot ‘Vernon Bear’.
“He did it for an excellent time, to be honest,” he mentioned with fun. “It wasn’t only a one-time factor. He was the bear. It was unhappy to see him cease doing that, to be honest.”
Harwood-Bellis could begin on the bench in Athens, whereas fellow former under-21 worldwide Lewis Corridor additionally hopes to earn his first senior cap.
The 20-year-old left-back joined Newcastle in the beginning of final summer season from Chelsea – the place he was handed his first-team debut as a 17-year-old by Thomas Tuchel, who will turn into the brand new everlasting England boss in January.
