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Manchester Evening News
Manchester Evening News
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Emma Dunn & Ellie Kemp

Man, 25, says he is constantly mistaken for Jack Grealish but gets 'special treatment'

A man constantly mistaken for Manchester City star Jack Grealish says he’s treated better in restaurants when waiters think he is the footballer - and says his girlfriend finds photo requests “cringey".

Liam Wilson started to realise people were comparing him to the England and Manchester City Football player after the success of the men’s team at the UEFA Euro 2020, held in 2021. The fitness coach has since found himself bombarded with requests for photos and people double taking when they see him.

Liam finds the likeness “funny” and likes “playing along". The 25-year-old said: “I’ve always had my hair similar to how Jack has his hair.

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