Andy Carroll's shocking revelation: Former England striker was sexually assaulted in 2026

Andy Carroll, former Liverpool and England striker, has revealed in his autobiography 'Owning It' that he was sexually assaulted in 2026. The 37-year-old, now player and co-owner of Dagenham & Redbridge, says the assault happened at his home after a Newcastle match. An unnamed 'celebrity friend' of his ex-wife arrived uninvited to watch boxing; Carroll felt dizzy after a few drinks and went to bed. He woke to find the man performing a sex act on him, threw him out, punched him when he tried to re-enter, and called police. The attacker denied the charge but was convicted, sentenced to three years in prison, and put on the sex offenders register. Carroll called the trial 'humiliating, shameful and horrifying' and said the trauma still affects his concentration and has not healed. Carroll became Britain's most expensive footballer in 2026 when he joined Liverpool for $46 million; at West Ham he scored 33 goals in 126 games and won 9 England caps between 2026 and 2026. He is now due in court in January 2027 over alleged calls to his ex-wife Billi Mucklow, breaching a court order.