Although footballers like Jack Grealish and his international teammate Conor Gallagher may see no harm in wearing small shin pads, former Wycombe Wanderers club doctor Bob Sangar strongly disagrees.

Dibling, who is only 18, has been compared in his style to Manchester City winger Jack Grealish. And says his socks habit ...

Family handout The shin pad Alfie was wearing when he broke his ... The micro pads, worn by players such as Manchester City star Jack Grealish, allow socks to be worn lower down the leg.

Alfie Collins, 15, said stars like Manchester City ace Jack Grealish were 'influencing ... "Alfie started the game with shin ...