Swansea City star Leon Britton launches new career as a builder

AN EX-Premier League star has launched a new career — as a builder.

Swansea City star Leon Britton, 35, tweeted a picture of himself, complete with hi-vis jacket and hard hat, at the wheel of a dumper truck.

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He said: “Really enjoyed my first day on site. Great bunch of lads with loads of banter.

“Looking forward to getting stuck in again tomorrow.”

The midfielder played more than 400 games for Swansea, helping them win the League Cup at Wembley in 2013.

He was twice the club’s player of the year.

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But after retiring at the end of last season, he is now working on a flats development in London.

Supporters were quick to applaud his move into the building trade.

Swansea City fan Ceri Thomas posted: “U need a bigger dumper to fill the hole your retirement left in our midfield!”