From small-town America to playing in the UK's Premier League

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Jay DeMerit from Green Bay, Wisconsin in the United States was always passionate about football and had his heart set on making it as a professional. But when he failed to make the draft for the US Major Soccer League, he faced a choice: either give up football altogether or leave home in search of his dream. At the age of 22, Jay crossed continents, slept in an attic and earned 40 pounds a week playing non-league football in England....but two years later he was playing in the Premier League. A documentary called Rise and Shine: the Jay DeMerit story, has been made about Jay's extraordinary football journey. Presenter: Mobeen Azhar Producer: Emily Naylor Get in touch: outlook@bbc.com (Photo: Jay DeMerit. Credit: Jeff Vinnick/Getty Images)