‘I play Harry Maguire in BBC’s Dear England – my transformation was hell’

Actor Adam Hugill, centre, plays Harry Maguire in BBC’s Dear England (Picture: BBC/Left Bank)

Premier League footballers today are known for far more than just kicking a ball.

From fashion week collaborations to influencing music, the modern day footballer has evolved into a global celebrity that often rivals Hollywood actors, but with that comes an intense level of public scrutiny.

However, for one actor who portrays Harry Maguire in the BBC’s upcoming stage adaptation Dear England, written by James Graham, the hardest part about assuming the life of a professional footballer was… well, actually kicking a ball.

‘I’m rubbish at football, so for me the football boot camp we did was hell,’ Adam Hugill told Metro ahead of his appearance as the Manc...