‘Proud of his bravery’: Josh Cavallo reacts to Jake Daniels coming out as gay

• Australian footballer's coming out inspired Blackpool player
• Cavallo says it is a wonderful feeling' that his story helped

Jake Daniels, the UK's first male professional footballer to come out as gay since 1990, has been lauded for his bravery by Josh Cavallo, the Australian player whose own coming out provided inspiration for the Blackpool forward.

Daniels's announcement on Monday that the time is right to be myself, be free and be confident" in his identity prompted widespread support from across the football world, just like Cavallo's decision to come out last year.