When Neil “Razor” Ruddock rolled up to join Harry’s Heroes on ITV, it was clear he’d be the joker in the pack of ageing England football legends.
The likes of Matt Le Tissier and Paul Merson shed the pounds to get in shape for a revenge match against the Germans, but Razor’s weight and behaviour barely changed at all.
The 23st defender was no longer the hardman on the pitch but was still the wildman off it, boozing like there was no tomorrow.
It made for great TV. With Razor as ringleader, some of England’s finest players tried to sneak off for a drink under the not-very-watchful eyes of coach Harry Redknapp and his assistant John Barnes.
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