John did write by his bruv
Harry Souttar revealed how Rangers star brother John has helped him star on the biggest stage in the world and the top level in England.
This time last year, Leicester’s new £15million defender was struggling to come to terms with a cruciate knee ligament injury, wondering if his dreams of playing in Qatar with Australia would ever be realised.
Eventually, they were, thanks to John’s experience of battling back from THREE Achilles injuries helped him through his rehab.
The passing of their brother Aaron from MND was another big moment for stopper Harry.
Foxes ace Harry, who is set to face Manchester United today, said: “John’s had a horrendous time of it.
“He’s one of the strongest people I’ve met, mentally, and my older brother passing during my injury made us closer.
“John told me right at the start ‘If you’re ever feeling down, just write down what you’re thinking. There’s no need to share it with anyone’.
“I didn’t. It was just private stuff I felt at the time and felt I needed to write down. But it definitely helped me.”
While John helped him get back to fitness, tragic Aaron is driving him on to bigger and better things.
Souttar, who starred for Australia at the World Cup, said: “Before the games at the World Cup, my dad would send me a text saying ‘Aaron would be wanting those three points tonight’.
“Even before the game against Spurs last week, I received one saying ‘He’ll be thinking about you on your home debut’.
“He’s always with me. I got a tattoo on my arm a month or so after his passing. I know he would be so proud.
“It’s going well, but I’m not getting carried away – you can get praise one minute and stick the next.”