Martin Sinclair is a hardworking jack of all trades on the football pitch. He began life as a footballer at the Bristol City Academy, however a serious hip injury saw him leave his dream early. Martin was introduced into disability football under the watchful eye of Graham Eyles at Plymouth Argyle, who are now my club.
Martin is the older brother of Swansea City star Scott Sinclair, and could quite easily live in the shadow of Scott's remarkable talent, however this isn't Martins style.
The relationship he shares with both his footballing brothers is something that they should all be proud of.
He is happy to play in any position, but is best suited at left back. where he has since gone on to form a formidable partnership as England's back line alongside the experienced Essex born Michael Wilson.
In his early years with England he found it hard to break into the squad, whilst competing in Home Nations at Lilleshall, he watched mainly from the bench. A period of time where he said he learnt a lot about the CP game.
Through the late months of 2011, when I first joined the England squad it was clear that Martin had become a major part of the England set up and a first team regular.
Martin and I have become very close mates on and off the field and i have learnt a lot from him since I began in the squad.
we were able to get to know each other well during training sessions with the GB squad, and on my first tour with England in Dublin. It became clear to me, how much football means to Martin, with the help of England team captain Matt Dimbylow, he has set up a charity " DREAM IT BELIEVE IT ACHIEVE IT" which helps to raise money for Paralympic sport.
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