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Former Spain boss Del Bosque tips Bolt to shine as a defender

Usain Bolt lies on the pitch after taking a shot at goal during a friendly trial match between the Central Coast Mariners and the Central Coast Select [Courtesy]

Sprint king Usain Bolt has excellent potential as a footballer but may be best suited to playing in defence, according to Vicente del Bosque.

At 32, Bolt is attempting to embark on a new career after his athletics success, joining Australia’s Central Coast Mariners on an “indefinite” trial.

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