Fulham attacking midfielder Josh King is crediting his academic prowess for his success on the pitch. The 19-year-old has been called up to the England squad and attributes his quick thinking and communication skills to his academic background.
King's mother, Michelle, is a university lecturer who is almost finished her PhD in sickle cell disease. He believes that his ability to take on information quickly and communicate effectively with teammates has helped him become one of the country's most exciting teenage talents.