Born in Watford, Tomlinson began his career in the Football League for Bradford City, scoring six goals in 17 Division Two games, before joining Manchester United for £100,000 in the summer of 1994.
Tomlinson was born in Watford and began playing football professionally with Bradford City in the Football League. He scored six goals in 17 Division Two games before joining Manchester United for £100,000 in the summer of 1994.