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Liverpool’s Andy Carroll: I’m more than your typical ‘selfish’ center-forward
The most expensive British footballer in history says he is happy to create chances for his team-mates and reveals desire to win trophies for the Merseyside club
Apr 6, 2011 1:51:00 PM
By Matthew Woodward
Getty
Liverpool striker Andy Carroll has claimed that there is far more to his game than his aerial prowess and his goalscoring instincts.
The Newcastle-born striker has yet to open his account in his two league starts for the club, but has shown supporters a small hint of the dangerous qualities shown during his time at his boyhood club.
Carroll scored his first senior goal for England against Ghana last month, and has come agonizingly close for the Reds on more than one occasion since joining in January.
However, the 22-year-old has claimed that he is more than willing to set-up others – something which is highlighted in his 11 goals and six assists for Newcastle earlier this season – and is not solely concerned with finding the net himself.
"There's more to me than that," Carroll told FourFourTwo.
"I'd like to think I create a lot of goals and chances. I work hard, I'm not selfish in front of goal, and if someone is in a better position I'm happy to pass."
The England international believes that Liverpool will go on to win trophies and reinstate themselves at the top of European football within the next five seasons.
"I think I can help Liverpool win things," he said. "I don't know what we can achieve this season; I'm just concentrating on getting in the team.
"Where do I see myself in five years' time? Hopefully playing for England and winning things at Liverpool."
January duo Luis Suarez and Carroll have been described as the most feared partnership in the Premier League by captain Steven Gerrard, with both players' attributes seen as complementary, and the club record signing revealed that he used to work on his aerial game relentlessly as a child.
"I remember when I was younger, my dad would never forget to throw the ball up and make me head it before training," said Carroll.
"Every day I would drag him out with a ball as soon as he came home from work. My parents have never forced me into anything but they've given me everything I wanted and needed."
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The Newcastle-born striker has yet to open his account in his two league starts for the club, but has shown supporters a small hint of the dangerous qualities shown during his time at his boyhood club.
Carroll scored his first senior goal for England against Ghana last month, and has come agonizingly close for the Reds on more than one occasion since joining in January.
However, the 22-year-old has claimed that he is more than willing to set-up others – something which is highlighted in his 11 goals and six assists for Newcastle earlier this season – and is not solely concerned with finding the net himself.
"There's more to me than that," Carroll told FourFourTwo.
"I'd like to think I create a lot of goals and chances. I work hard, I'm not selfish in front of goal, and if someone is in a better position I'm happy to pass."
The England international believes that Liverpool will go on to win trophies and reinstate themselves at the top of European football within the next five seasons.
"I think I can help Liverpool win things," he said. "I don't know what we can achieve this season; I'm just concentrating on getting in the team.
"Where do I see myself in five years' time? Hopefully playing for England and winning things at Liverpool."
January duo Luis Suarez and Carroll have been described as the most feared partnership in the Premier League by captain Steven Gerrard, with both players' attributes seen as complementary, and the club record signing revealed that he used to work on his aerial game relentlessly as a child.
"I remember when I was younger, my dad would never forget to throw the ball up and make me head it before training," said Carroll.
"Every day I would drag him out with a ball as soon as he came home from work. My parents have never forced me into anything but they've given me everything I wanted and needed."
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