“I was dragged up” – Sean Long reveals all on tough childhood, surviving poverty and getting shot walking home from school

SEAN LONG was a brilliant rugby league character on and off the field. Many a story has been shared of the former St Helens star after the mercurial halfback came through the Wigan Warriors academy before becoming one of Saints' greatest-ever players in the summer era. But, not many people know about Long's early life - and now he has reveale

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