United Kingdom, Jan. 14 -- Mel B used to babysit Micah Richards when he was growing up in Leeds.

The former England and Manchester City defender, now 37, grew up in the 50-year-old singer's hometown, and he has revealed before her Spice Girls fame, she used to look after him as a child.

Speaking to podcast co-hosts Alan Shearer and Gary Lineker on The Rest Is Football, he said: "Mel B, she used to babysit me when I was younger.

"Get her on the pod! My sister [still] does her hair now."

Alan quipped: "Can I just ask. what the f*** am I on here?"

Gary was similarly baffled as he described the tale as "unbelievable", while football pundit Micah admitted the pair are still in touch.

He added: "This is way back, back in Leeds days. I spo...