Jake Daniels: Blackpool footballer, 17, comes out, becoming only openly gay male professional footballer in Britain

Sky News says A 17-year-old player has come out, becoming the only openly gay male professional footballer in Britain.

Blackpool forward Jake Daniels said he has received “amazing support” from his teammates after telling them about his sexuality.

He is the first professional player in British men’s football to come out publicly since Justin Fashanu.

In an interview with Sky Sports News, he said he felt ready to “be myself” after “such a long time of lying” about who he is.

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