Premier league stars Rooney and Carragher are reading role models

A new study by the National Literacy Trust reveals that sports people are powerful role models for reading, as Premier League players release a recommended book list.  

The study suggests that the most influential public figures to inspire young people were not film stars or musicians, but sports personalities.  Footballers Wayne Rooney and Jamie Carragher are among 20 players pledging to use this influence for good through Premier League Reading Stars (PLRS); an initiative that uses footballers’ reading habits to inspire a passion for reading.