Strictly's Tony Adams had mental breakdown 6 years ago amid addiction struggle

Former England footballer Tony Adams, 55, will be taking part in this year's Strictly, saying that dancing was 'good for the mind' and that he thought he should 'go for it'Video LoadingVideo UnavailableClick to playTap to playThe video will auto-play soon8CancelPlay nowStrictly: Tony Adams announced as eleventh contestantTony Adams has candidly opened up about his mental breakdown six years ago and staying sober for the last 26 years. The former England footballer, 55, will be taking part in this year's Strictly, saying that dancing was "good for the mind" and that he thought he should "go for it". Speaking to the Mirror and other publications, he said that he hoped to bring some mental health and addiction awareness. Opening up about why he had decided to take part in the BBC show, he said: "I'm 26 years without drink and drugs, to bring some mental health and addiction awareness around life and what I do today - I run a business and a couple of charities. "I helped a thousand athlete...