Vulnerable conversations: Emile Heskey

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The importance of having open and understanding conversations. Emile won 62 England caps, playing in three World Cups and Euro 2004. He started his career at his hometown club Leicester, before making a multi-million pound move to Liverpool in 2000. While there he won the FA Cup, two League Cups and the UEFA Cup, but in his book "Even Heskey Scored" he shared some of the struggles he went through off the pitch. In this episode, Emile explains why he didn't want to tell anyone how he felt at that time, and how it is easier to show vulnerability now. He also details his experiences of racism and says open and understanding conversations in that area are long overdue.