Ben Cull also represented England’s under-16 team. Fans will pay their respects to a former youth footballer who died of a rare bone cancer. Ben Cull, 24, of Southampton, had his career cut short after being diagnosed with Ewings Sarcoma in his knee in 2017.
The 24-year-old was hailed as an “extremely talented player” who also played for England Under-16s. On Tuesday, before the club’s game against Ipswich Town, there will be a minute of applause.
“Ben’s skill on the pitch was complemented by his fantastic attitude and determination off the pitch,” the club said in a statement. “The thoughts of everyone at the club are with Ben’s family, friends, and his partner Daisy.”
Ben Cull Cause Of Death: What Happened To Ben Cull?
Cull was diagnosed with Ewings Sarcoma in his knee in 2017.
Cull, who played for Southampton’s U23 team, earned two caps for the England youth team before he was diagnosed with the disease.
The rare bone and soft-tissue condition is known for developing in the body’s supporting tissues.
In a statement, Southampton academy said: “Ben’s skill on the pitch was complemented by his fantastic attitude and determination off it.
“The thoughts of everyone at the club are with Ben’s family, friends and his partner Daisy.”