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Grandson of Hollywood legend Steve McQueen chasing English soccer dream

The grandson of Hollywood legend Steve McQueen is chasing his soccer dream in England.

Goalkeeper Chase McQueen, 19, is playing in London for non-league London Tigers FC, an Ealing-based team which plays in the Spartan South Midlands League Premier Division.

Chase has spent time with Dinamo Zagreb's academy and there's belief that he can make it as a pro in his chosen sport.

""It has always been a dream of mine to come to England and play. There's no better place in the world," he told the Daily Express.

"It's a great sport all round and footballers are the greatest athletes.

"The feeling when you get on the pitch is like nothing else."

Former Arsenal and West Ham United winger Omer Riza is the manager of London Tigers and is impressed by McQueen's attitude.

"I'm always open to looking at players as it doesn't hurt and you never know what can be unearthed, maybe a diamond in the rough.

"Chase worked hard throughout preseason and has given a good account of himself both as a player and an individual."

"I've also had the pleasure of meeting his family in brief and they thanked me for looking after Chase. My reply was 'he has looked after himself and is a credit to you guys.

"This is very true, a young guy who has it all and didn't need to come to the UK and try and make something of himself."

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