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Full Name: Dean Ashton

Birthplace: Swindon

Height: 187cm

Married? Yes

Children? Yes – 2

Car: BMW X5

Favourite current player: Cole Palmer

Favourite ever player: Marco Van Basten

Favourite other teams: West Ham and Crewe

Most difficult opponent: Rio Ferdinand

Most memorable game: FA Cup Final v Liverpool in 2006

Biggest thrill: Playing for England

Biggest disappointment: Injury at 22, which ultimately ended career at 24

Best countries visited: Brazil

Favourite food: Pizza

Miscellaneous likes: A well-ordered fridge

Miscellaneous dislikes: People who press button pedestrian crossing when it’s not needed, don’t wait for the green man.

Favourite TV shows: Game of Thrones

Favourite singers: Pavarotti and Liam Gallagher

Biggest influence on career: Alan Shearer

Biggest drag in football: Boring nets on goals

If you weren’t a footballer, what do you think you’d be? PE Teacher

Which person in the world would you most like to meet: The Rock