Sheffield United: The untold story behind former Manchester City trainee David Brooks' rise to the senior Welsh squad

David Brooks was 16, at an age when many feel they have the world at their feet, when his was turned upside down.
Warrington-born David Brooks qualifies for Wales because his mum Cathryn was born in LlangollenWarrington-born David Brooks qualifies for Wales because his mum Cathryn was born in Llangollen
Warrington-born David Brooks qualifies for Wales because his mum Cathryn was born in Llangollen

His time at Manchester City was over and after dreaming of joining the few, he’d instead become one of the many; the estimated 99 per cent of junior scholars who don’t graduate to a professional contract.