Legendary sprinter Usain Bolt offered trial by Championship side Burton after retirement from sprinting

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Former Jamaican sprinter Usain Bolt has been offered a trial opportunity by Championship side Burton.

The 30 year old former World Champion wants to make it as a footballer now that he has hung up his running spikes.

The unlikely opportunity comes after Burton chairman Ben Robinson revealed a trial offer would be forthcoming should Bolt be interested.

Robinson told SunSport: “I’m sure we would (offer a trial) and that the manager would. He’s quick, if nothing else!

“He’s done great for his sport athletics and if you look at Adam Gemili who was in the 4x100m relay he played football when he was younger.

“We would be very interested, obviously.

“I’m sure the manager would give him a trial. He’s done a tremendous amount for his sport.

“If he can apply the same amount of enthusiasm and dedication to soccer then who knows what might lie ahead?

“The standard is very high (in the Championship) and obviously he would need a level of talent to get his place in the team.”

But after sustaining an injury during his final race at the World Championships in London last week, the 30-year-old athlete might not be fit to offer his services to the EFL side.