A man wanted on recall to prison by police has been ridiculed for his apparent resemblance to an England football player.
Kaine Blissett is the subject of a Kent Police wanted notice with officers urging the public for help, but England fans have instead turned to ridiculing his mugshot online.
Supporters have pointed out that he looks like one of their country’s star men – and with his tousled long brown hair and distinctive face, it’s easy to see who they mean.
The Three Lions faithful are, of course, referring to Euro 2024 absentee and star Manchester City winger Jack Grealish.
Fans have compared Kaine Blissett to Jack Grealish online
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Piping up on social media, one England fan jabbed: “That’s what happens when you don’t get picked,” referring to Grealish’s controversial omission from manager Gareth Southgate‘s European Championship squad.
While another joined in, saying: “Jesus. Grealish has hit hard times!”
And a third, referencing a certain Chinese e-commerce firm, said: “Jack Grealish… If you ordered him off Temu!”
Kent Police has said Blissett has “links to Margate and Ramsgate”, and has called on the public to report any sightings of the wanted man to 999, quoting 46/99257/24.
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Bizarrely, the wanted man is a namesake for not one but two Three Lions history-makers, Harry Kane and Luther Blissett
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But peculiarly, the wanted man’s England similarities don’t stop at facial features.
Kaine Blissett shares a surname and – almost – a first name with two key figures in English national team history: Current captain and record goalscorer Harry Kane, and England’s first black scorer, Luther Blissett.
And, as one fan highlighted, he – like Grealish himself – will not be making an appearance at this summer’s Euros in Germany.
The former Aston Villa man had reportedly been caught “off-guard” by his omission from Southgate’s final 26-man travelling squad, the Athletic reported, despite making 36 appearances for the Three Lions since his 2020 debut.
Gareth Southgate may be ruing Grealish’s absence and creativity on the left flank
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And the England manager may be ruing Grealish’s absence and creativity on the left flank after a dour showing against Group C rivals Denmark in Frankfurt last night.
Despite a bright start, and a ruthless pounce on a Danish mistake by quick-thinking trio Kyle Walker, Bukayo Saka and Harry Kane for England’s only goal, the Three Lions found themselves with one point to their name by full-time after a top-notch equaliser from Sporting Lisbon man Morten Hjulmand.
England’s hopes of reaching the last 16 won’t be mathematically dented by their Denmark draw, but Southgate’s side may be left a little short of confidence after the backs-to-the-wall defensive effort required to stave off a slew of second-half chances from the Scandinavian side.
Both British teams still have the knockouts to play for in the days to come; the Three Lions face off against Slovenia on June 25 at 8pm UK time, while Scotland will battle Hungary in Group A on Sunday, also at 8pm.
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