Suddenly Tyrone Mings is the name on every England fan's lips as the 6ft 5ins player boldly stands between Europe’s best-attacking footballers and the goal area he is defending. Nobody is keener to cheer him on than the football fans of Somerset as he is the first outfielder from the county to have the honour of playing for England.
England is on the trail of becoming champions of Europe and Tyrone still has to pinch himself to make sure that he is not imagining that he is playing for his country in such a major competition. No need to worry though, Tyrone is not dreaming – but he is living the dream.
Born in Bath, Tyrone follows goalkeeper Jack Butland as only the second footballer from Somerset to play for England.
You can get to know Tyrone Mings better and read his story in the July/August edition of Somerset Life.
To subscribe to Somerset Life click here.
Comments: Our rules
We want our comments to be a lively and valuable part of our community - a place where readers can debate and engage with the most important local issues. The ability to comment on our stories is a privilege, not a right, however, and that privilege may be withdrawn if it is abused or misused.
Please report any comments that break our rules.
Read the rules here