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'I used to love a drink... if that led to a scrap then so be it': Watford forward Troy Deeney reflects on his problems with alcohol and troublesome past... as he says it 'made me who I am today'

Watford captain Troy Deeney has taken a look back at his troublesome history and drinking problems, admitting his past mistakes have shaped him into a better man.

The forward grew up in difficult circumstances and spent time in prison in 2012 for affray after an incident outside a nightclub, and now the 31-year-old has opened up on his struggles - particularly with alcohol.

'The hardest thing for anyone is to admit you have a problem and then to act on it,' he said, speaking to TalkSport.

Troy Deeney has opened up on his problems with alcohol and struggles in his early life

Troy Deeney has opened up on his problems with alcohol and struggles in his early life

'I genuinely used to love a drink.