Martyn Jackson celebrating after winning the World Cup

Martyn Jackson wins World Cup two years after heart transplant

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Martyn Jackson underwent a heart transplant in 2024 and did not expect to play football again. Remarkably, less than two years later, he became a World Cup winner with England. This achievement highlights an extraordinary recovery and success in professional sports.

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