Elliot Anderson’s journey from Bristol Rovers loanee to most expensive British player

England midfielder’s remarkable rise started off in League Two with his £116m move to Manchester City confirmation of his relentless progress At Bristol Rovers the players would fight over being on Elliot Anderson’s team in training five-a-sides because they knew they would be victorious. Even as a teenager, the midfielder was a cut above his more experienced peers, becoming an integral part of the club’s promotion to League One, the first step on his journey to becoming the most expensive British player after Manchester City agreed to pay £116m for his services. The Rovers loan was not the st

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