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·1 December 2021

Man Utd attacker Sancho admits Chelsea greats his heroes

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Manchester United attacker Jadon Sancho admits he grew up idolising Chelsea players.

The England international was a product of the Watford Academy before joining Manchester City, but in an interview with talkSPORT has revealed who his inspirations were as a young footballer.


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"I'd probably say Frank Lampard. I was a Chelsea fan growing up, I can't lie," Sancho revealed.

"Didier Drogba and Frank Lampard were my favourite players at the time.

"I just loved Frank Lampard and how he played his game – he was so direct and so composed on the ball. I like things like that."

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