The global reaction to Seamus Coleman suffering a broken leg while captaining his country on Friday evening showed his popularity within the game.
Adored by Evertonians and the Irish population, but respected by his peers, opposing fans and ex-professionals; the 28-year-old is a joy to watch on the pitch and already a fine ambassador for the sport off the field.
Few know Coleman better than his teammates, however - and a man that shared the Everton dressing room with him for seven seasons is Leon Osman, who describes his friend as ‘one of the genuine guys in football’.