About Graeme
Graeme Le Saux is a retired English footballer who played as a left-back, starting his career at St Paul's in Jersey before joining Chelsea in 1987. He made his England debut in 1994 against Denmark and earned 36 international caps, including participation in the 1998 World Cup. In 1993 he moved to Blackburn Rovers, where he won the Premier League in 1995. He returned to Chelsea in August 1997 in a £5 million transfer, then played as the most expensive defender in English football. After six seasons at Chelsea he joined Southampton, retiring in May 2005 following their relegation.
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Known for
- Playing as a left-back for Chelsea, Blackburn Rovers and Southampton
- Representing England 36 times and playing in the 1998 FIFA World Cup
- Becoming the most expensive defender in English football in 1997 for £5 million
- Winning the 1995 Premier League title with Blackburn Rovers
- Television and radio punditry and commentary
- Presenting BBC2's Working Lunch
- Participating in ITV's Extinct series about mountain gorillas in Rwanda
- Advocacy for LGBT support in sport
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