But it will not stop him celebrating with his Horsham pals if the Ryman Premier outfit beat Conference South side Maidenhead in the first round of the FA Cup on Saturday.

Lee, 24, was born deaf but never let it wreck his dream of playing football.

Lee started playing football at three with dad Graham before joining Rustington youth team, where he netted 375 goals in six years.

As a teenager he turned out for a pub team where he was spotted by the Sussex County League team East Preston.

Ten goals in six games for Horsham while on loan from Lewes earned him a full-time contract at Atspeed Stadium.

This summer he helped the Great Britain deaf squad to the finals of the European Championships.

He said: “I’ve turned things around. I used to be shy but football has helped my confidence.

“If I get criticism or abuse from other teams my answer is to go out there and score goals.

“Now I’m just two games away from the chance to draw Manchester United in the third round.”