Former footballer represents country in Taekwondo

76-year-old former Stoke City and England footballer Mike Pejic is getting ready to represent Great Britain at taekwondo world championships.

Mike who helped The Potters win the 1972 League Cup, will be part of the 34-strong team heading to the 2026 World Taekwondo Poomsae Championships in South Korea in September.

The ex-defender has previously won a European title in the sport and will be competing in the over-60s pairs and teams categories.