Euro 2016 kicks off tonight but Scott Hogan may not be watching too much of it as his girlfriend is not a football fan.
The Brentford striker was on the verge of being called up to the Ireland squad after his run of seven goals in just 161 minutes, although when asked about his international chances in May the 24-year-old was coy.
Hogan will be looking to work his way into getting in front of the telly in order to see the games and it will also be a case of making hay while his other half is away.
And Hogan, who paid tribute to his girlfriend Charlotte for her support during his 18 months on the treatment table knows his situation is the same as many other around England.
He said: “I am someone that watches football but my missus hates football. I have to work my way into games and bargain with her.
“She knows when the football season ends so to tell her the Euros are on would be heartbreaking. I probably won't watch it.
“If England do well I might watch an England game or if we're away and it's on. I can't see myself getting too many games.
“If she's out and it's on then it will be on. A lot of men know you have to plan these things. It's the same across the country.”
