Josh Kelly played against Jordan Pickford but now eyes title fight against ‘freak’ champ who’s as tall as Anthony Joshua

JOSH KELLY once played alongside Jordan Pickford – now he is targeting world title fights against champions taller than the England No1.

Kelly spent two years in Sunderland’s academy but was booted out when he struggled to juggle it with boxing.

Instagram @joshkelly07Josh Kelly used to play for Sunderland’s academy[/caption] Jordan Pickford once played with Kelly at SunderlandGetty Images - Getty

But the Black Cats fan admits it was probably for the best having excelled in the ring after giving football the KO.