Former England striker Andy Carroll reveals he was sexually assaulted in 2021 by a man later jailed

Former England striker Andy Carroll has revealed in his autobiography that he was sexually assaulted in 2021 at his home in England. The attacker, a friend of his then-wife, was later jailed for three years after being found guilty of sexual offences. Carroll, who was playing for Newcastle United at the time, said the trauma has affected his life and that he hopes speaking out helps others. He now plays for Dagenham & Redbridge.