'I feel like I would have done my job and inspired someone else to do that. If a Premier League footballer does come out that would be amazing. I hate knowing people are in the same situation I was in. I am only 17 but I am clear that this is what I want to do and if, by me coming out, other people look at me and feel maybe they can do it as well, that would be brilliant, if they think, 'This kid is brave enough do this, I will be able to do it too'. 'I am hoping that by coming out, I can be a role model, to help others come out if they want to. 'However, I knew that would lead to a long time of lying and not being able to be myself or lead the life that I want to.
