‘His attitude was something you don’t see in 18-year-olds’ – the rapid rise of Ireland star Gavin Bazunu
Ahead of his 101st senior game, those who have guided the Ireland and Southampton No 1 explain why this 20-year-old has the world at his feet
Gavin Bazunu with Shamrock Rovers' goalkeeping coach Jose Ferrer.
Football can be a series of sliding door moments in the early stages of any career and there is no right or wrong way of making your way in the game. While Caoimhín Kelleher has opted to be number two behind Alisson at one of the biggest clubs in the world, Gavin Bazunu has taken a less glamorous path, but one that’s seen him become a Premier League regular with Southampton at the age of 20.
Kelleher turned 24 last month but has just 19 senior club appearances to his name at Liverpool. By the time 134-cap Ireland legend Shay Given turned 21, he had only played twice for Blackburn Rovers.
