KEEPING up the family tradition is not for everyone. In many cases, footballers' kids follow in their parents' footsteps and make their own living as professional players. But a select few pursue an entirely different sporting discipline - and an…
Several children of prominent professional footballers have achieved elite success outside football across cricket, athletics, equestrian sports, and gymnastics. SunSport highlighted standouts including cricketer Kate Cross, daughter of former West Ham and Manchester City forward David Cross, who won the 2014 Ashes with England, and middle-distance runner George Mills, son of former England international Danny Mills, who broke Mo Farah's British national 5000m record.
Other notable figures featured include Michael Owen's daughter Gemma Owen, who competed in dressage at the European Championships, broadcaster Gabby Logan, daughter of Terry Yorath, who represented Wales in rhythmic gymnastics, former England cricketer Ryan Sidebottom, son of Arnie Sidebottom, and Royal Ascot-winning racehorse trainer Jack Channon, son of former Southampton star Mick Channon.
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