Conor Coady mural unveiled in St Helens to celebrate footballer's career

The impressive image, created by Liverpudlian John Culshaw, is part of a collaboration between FIFA and XBOX to showcase England players back in the towns and cities where they grew up.

For Conor, the West End Road mural is right around where he grew up in Haydock and spans his life and love of football.

Highlighting the journey to the pinnacle of his profession, it shows him playing for his first club Rainford Rangers right up to his call up for England.

Other images also show him with a ball at his feet at his nan's house in Montrose, Scotland, and former Liverpool Academy Director Frank McPartland - someone who is said to "really believe" in him.

The mural spans Conor's life and career

The story follows an interview Conor did at England's training camp, speaking about his life, career, and memories of football growing up in St Helens.

In the interview, the Wolves captain references playing on old pitches at Rainford Rangers as being his first memories of playing football.

Conor said: "I've played football, thought about football, and supported football all of my life.

"To play for England is just the top - the highest thing you can do. To receive the call from the gaffer is a conversation I'll remember for the rest of my life.

"It was an absolutely incredible moment [...] following your dreams are the ones that take you to different worlds and different places."

Conor playing for England (Nick Potts/ PA)

In addition to his footballing successes, Conor has also been commended for his work off the pitch.

Last year, the 28-year-old won 'Football Ally of the Year' at the inaugural LGBT+ Awards for his work with Stonewall's Rainbow Laces campaign and support for any footballer who is considering coming out as gay or bisexual. 

The former Rainford Rangers footballer has also backed local project 'Football For Change', which aims to help disadvantaged young people and promotes opportunities with education, employment, and training.

Conor winning Sportsperson of the Year at the 2018 Pride of St Helens Awards

Conor has also been known to send messages of support to Wolves fans and was dubbed England's "player of the tournament" by assistant manager Steve Holland, who believed that despite not featuring in any games, his presence in the Euro's camp was pivotal for team morale.

In 2018, he won Sportsperson of the Year at the Pride of St Helens Awards.

With Conor's family still living in Haydock, the mural is something they can pass every day and be reminded of his amazing achievements on and off the pitch.

The West End Road mural in Haydock