This is the story of one of the most popular men in England, as told by the people who have met him throughout his career. It reveals a man whose footballing wizardry has made him a hero, but also, someone who has never let his fame obscure his natural good humor. The authors have painted a rounded picture of the England soccer maestro by speaking to the people close to him and also members of the public who have encountered him in everyday life. The story they have uncovered is one of a young man who has taken the talent that has been given him and used it to the full—someone who has become a major celebrity as well as a devoted family man and awe-inspiring footballer.