Republic of Ireland sensation Ferguson, 18, became the youngest player since Michael Owen to score a Premier League hat-trick in a 3-1 win over Newcastle United on Saturday (September 2).
The striker has been widely tipped by the country’s top pundits to become a global superstar, with comparisons to the league’s record scorer Alan Shearer. It can be easy forget he is still only a teenager doing normal things youngster of his age do – like learning to drive.
Evan Ferguson’s driving instructor has offers for his car after viral video celebrating
The man to give us that timely reminder was his own driving instructor, Shakil Chowdhury, who runs Skakil School of Motoring in Lancing.
Brighton fan Shakil – who has taught a number of Albion players how to drive – posted a wholesome video on TikTok, congratulating Ferguson on his hat-trick, with photos of the pair together before and after he passed his test. Click here to watch the video.
“A few of the celebrities are making it viral,” Shakil told SussexWorld. “Everyone loved it and spread it everywhere.
“It’s amazing, I’m really proud. It’s a great feeling.
“I am getting calls from fans. One asked me to sell the car to him. People are crazy about it.”
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