Anthony Joshua proposes radical idea to help England win the World Cup

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Anthony Joshua is no stranger to Wembley Stadium, but he could soon be heading back there to watch one of his clients.

The two-time heavyweight world champion has sold out England's home of football on four occasions, and has now talked up getting involved in the beautiful game on a full-time basis.

Now aged 35 and heading towards the end of his career, 'AJ' posted a surprise Instagram story referencing his famous promoter Eddie Hearn.

"The family has conquered darts, snooker, pool, boxing, fishing, golf, owning a football club and you've had a presence in basketball, netball and gymnastics," he wrote to his 16.5million followers.

"I believe 'we' could look at the football agency industry and have a strong presence.

"Imagine we help manage the player who helped England win the World Cup. Call me tomorrow mate."

Hearn reposted the message with emojis of a football and handshake, which comes as no surprise given his previous comments.

Speaking with GQ back in 2020 Hearn was left shocked when asked about becoming a football agent.

"That's a remarkable question because I was having a conversation about that four hours ago," he responded.

"Do you know what? I'll just say it. Me and AJ are talking about doing it.

"We've looked at it for a while and he mentioned it to me the other day and he said: 'You know how to represent athletes, you can use my brand and my name, I know a lot of the players, we go out'.

"'You know how to build a career on the pitch and off the pitch commercially, so what do you think?'

"It may not happen, but we're looking at it. Could be fun."

Hearn is one of boxing's most famous faces despite never putting on the gloves, helping take the sport to a whole new level after inheriting his father Barry's empire.

Assisting him on the way has been Joshua's undoubted star power, while recent agreements with the sporting wing of Saudi Arabia's government has seen cash flow into the sport like never before.

Hearn also has football experience too, from when his father was the chairman of Leyton Orient from 1995 to 2014.

Supporting the side as well as fellow London club Tottenham, it's in fact been a Manchester United footballer who's come closest to being named his first client from the sport.

Speaking to The Overlap last year he revealed: "After every big fight, especially with a YouTuber, sometimes [Wayne] Rooney will fire me a message.

"I actually said to Wayne - who had a very limited amateur [boxing] pedigree but still could fight - 'imagine the shape you'd get in, you'd get right back in shape'.