KING: I HAD TO QUIT OR END UP IN WHEELCHAIR

LEDLEY KING was told he would be in a wheelchair by his 30s if he didn’t retire early.

- BY BEN CRAWFORD

King had to retire at the age of 31 due to a knee injury

Tottenham icon King is revered in north London but was plagued for the majority of his career by persistent knee issues.

King would rarely train due to injury and retired at the age of 31.

He has now admitted that a surgeon said he'd end up in a wheelchair by his 30s if he continued to play.