He finally obtained a driving licence two years ago and says he has never looked back.

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"This season I took him in pre-season with the first team, and he has never looked back, " said Burley.

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He recovered, bought some smaller suits and has never looked back: he is now a spare figure who looks young for his 61 years.

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