Tom Bolarinwa – Muangthong United​

I always felt that once I was a lot more confident in my ability, I’d like to give English football another try and seeing my younger brother progress through the leagues whilst I was in Thailand tempted me even more to want to play in England again.”

Odubajo had moved from Leyton Orient to Brentford and then on to Hull City commanding total transfer fees of over £4 million during his older brother’s time in Asia. Bolarinwa was now keen to make his own impression on English football but is very proud of what his brother has achieved and rates him as the best player he has ever played against.

“I’d have to say playing against my brother wasn’t easy as he got a goal and the man of the match award that game. I also watched him gain promotion into the Premier League with Hull so for me it has to be him.”

Back in the UK, the former Barnet man initially joined Cray Wanderers before he signed for Sutton United in National League South. Eleven goals in 37 games in the 2015/16 season saw him earn a move to League Two side Grimsby Town. After a season with the Mariners, he rejoined Sutton initially on loan before making the move permanent earlier this year.

I signed for Sutton in January and for me it’s like I never left,” he says. “They are one club I can say that myself and the management team have a good understanding. He (manager Paul Doswell) brings out the enjoyment side of football for me.”

“Of course we will always try [to earn promotion to League Two] and next season we will see were we end up.”

“I feel for players who are leaving academies and are no longer in the pro set up but still struggling to find a team to play regular football. I definitely would recommend a move abroad. It will definitely help develop you as a player overall.”