Elton John swoons over Ryan Porteous as rock icon asks Man United star all about him

Mrs Porteous is in for a treat next time Sir Elton John drops by Vicarage Road. And by the sound of it, the legendary singer and musician might be the one seeking out an autograph. Ryan Porteous is beginning to make a name for himself in the Scotland team.

But it’s the same at Watford, who can claim Elton as their most famous supporter. When Manchester United star Scott McTominay met him at a gig recently, the pop icon wasn’t interested in how he was getting on at Old Trafford. He just wanted to ask about Scottish pal Porteous, who has impressed for the Hornets since moving from Hibs.

Which for Ryan’s mum Jill – a big Elton fan – could lead to a memorable meet-and-greet some time soon. Although according to the big defender, coming face-to-face with the 76-year-old music legend might be too much for her. Porteous said: “I had a conversation with Scott last week and he said: ‘I was speaking to Elton John and he was asking for you.’ That’s a sentence I never thought I’d hear!

“I actually had a second look at Scott and said: ‘Are you winding me up?’ But he’d been to one of his concerts. Scott is a big Elton fan but I’ve not met him yet.

“He’s obviously so closely associated with Watford and owned the club for a few years. There are loads of pictures of him plastered over the walls of the stadium and training ground.

“He has done a lot for the club. And he comes to games quite regularly and watches them all. Well, he must if he knows who I am! I didn’t think he’d ever know me.

“I love Elton myself. And my mum and dad are big fans. He did a concert at Easter Road a while back and they were both there. Hopefully I can take my mum to see him. It would be great to introduce them to each other. Although I think my ma would