Footballer Danny Hodgson – whose career was cut short after punch – is seen kicking a ball again

Incredible footage has emerged of footballer Danny Hodgson, who was fighting for his life in hospital after he was coward punched last year, kicking a soccer ball.

The sweet moment of the 26-year-old playing his much-loved sport once again was captured by his mother Nicola Hodgson, who shared it to social media on Monday.

Nicola posted both images and video clips of Danny kicking the ball to his father while he’s supported by his partner Jessica and sister Abby.

Footage has emerged of footballer Danny Hodgson (pictured), who was fighting for his life in hospital after he was coward punched last year, kicking a soccer ball once again

‘Today’s physio is……. football!!! This lad will not let anything hold him back,’ Nicole wrote in the caption of the post.

Danny is seen smiling as he continues kicking the ball back and forth with his father.