Christian Wade speaks on plan to break into the NFL

Following his retirement from Rugby Union last week, winger Christian Wade has finally broken his silence about his move to the Stateside and chasing his American Football dream.

The 27-year-old has recently confirmed that he is to join the NFL’s Player Pathway programme and follow the footsteps of former rugby duo Alex Gray and Christian Scotland-Williamson.

“It’s been a very difficult decision for me, giving up my career in rugby," said Wade.

"Wasps have been so incredible to me, they’ve looked after me from the age of 16 all the way up to now and the fans have been great.

“But I’ve now got the opportunity to go into the Player Pathway programme like you’ve seen some of the other guys do.

“I’m going to be starting my training regime literally next week and it’s a huge mountain to climb.

“There’s so much to learn in such a small space of time but for me, I’ve always been someone who’s always given it 100 per cent and my aim is to give it the best I can and hopefully I can try and compete with these guys in the NFL.

“There’s some phenomenal athletes but I believe in my skills and hopefully I’m good enough.”

Wade has only won just one England cap in a decade, having been overlooked for selection since his only appearance in 2013.