Rio! by Wensley Clarkson (John Blake Publishing)

Last updated : 21 October 2003 By Kevin Markey
The West Ham player had undoubted talent, and was certainly one of the England’s brightest prospects, but he still had to prove himself on the European and world stage.

His subsequent performances in the Champions League for Leeds and 2002 World Cup for England silenced any doubters and led to a world record £30m transfer to Manchester United, where he know lines up alongside Beckham, Keane, Van Nistelroy and Veron.

Although his best years are ahead of him, his fascinating rise to stardom is told in this compelling book.