Former England striker Andy Carroll discloses past sexual assault in new memoir

Andy Carroll, who earned England caps between 2010 and 2012 and now plays for Dagenham & Redbridge while serving as assistant manager, opens up about a sexual assault he endured a few years ago in his memoir Owning It. He explains that the decision to publish the story came after extensive talks with his publisher and his partner Lou Teasdale, who encouraged him to speak out. Carroll describes the incident as deeply traumatic and says sharing it may aid others facing similar abuse. The book also touches on his relationship with Teasdale, his past struggles with alcohol, and his recent legal plea of not guilty to breaching a non-molestation order involving his ex-wife Billi Mucklow.