Ex-England footballer Andy Carroll reveals he was sexually assaulted in ‘traumatic’ attack

Ex-England striker Andy Carroll has revealed he was assaulted ‘a few years ago’ (Picture: PA Wire)

Former England, Liverpool and Newcastle footballer Andy Carroll has bravely opened about his trauma after being sexually assaulted ‘a few years ago’.

In his new autobiography entitled ‘Owning It: In My Own Words’, Carroll revealed that ‘only a few’ of his loved ones were aware of the attack prior to the release of the book this week.

The 37-year-old even came close to leaving out...