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Blackpool star Jake Daniels has bravely come out in a TV interview, becoming the only current openly gay male professional footballer in Britain.Daniels, who only made his Blackpool debut earlier this month, made the announcement in an interview with Sky Sports, confirming he had the backing of his club and team-mates.Daniels, 17, joins Josh Cavallo of Australia's Adelaide United as the only current male players who have come out as gay. Justin Fashanu also came out during his career while players have come out after their playing days had finished including ex-Aston Villa ace Thomas Hitzlsperger and former Hull City youth player Thomas Beattie.Daniels, who signed with Adidas earlier this month, said: "Now is the right time to do it.

Raphael Varane has sent a message with his "full support" to Adelaide United's Josh Cavallo, who on Wednesday became the only known top-flight footballer in the world to come out as gay.

Former Hull City youth player Thomas Beattie has announced he is gay - becoming just the second British male professional footballer to come out.