Ben Carr’s childhood tale captures Chris Rigg’s elite mentality

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·5 July 2026

Ben Carr, Chris Rigg’s former academy coach, has revealed a childhood story about the Sunderland youngster.

According to Sunderland Echo, the tale offers a glimpse into the “exceptional” mentality behind his rise.

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The account is presented as insight into Rigg’s character during his early years.

It is shared to underline the mentality viewed as central to his progress.

Further specifics of the anecdote are not detailed here.

Source: Sunderland Echo