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Jack Grealish 'absolutely loved' David Beckham as Man City star names three legendary players he modelled his game on

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  • Grealish in awe of Beckham as a child
  • Has followed in winger's England footsteps
  • Names other two main influences
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  • WHAT HAPPENED?

    Grealish appeared on Sky Sports in the buildup to Manchester City's clash with Wolves on Sunday, and during his appearance, they revealed the results of a poll in which they asked supporters to name the three players who appear to have had the most influence on the former Aston Villa star.

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    THE BIGGER PICTURE

    In the poll, the top three came out as Beckham, Paul Gascoigne and Grealish's former Villa team-mate, Joe Cole. The Three Lions star has confirmed that he "loved" the former England skipper, and was also delighted with the comparison to the man known as 'Gazza'.

  • WHAT GREALISH SAID

    Grealish said on Beckham: "I absolutely loved him. Everyone did, I think."

    After revealing Gascoigne as another influence, he added: "I love the way that he played and his character and stuff, the way he was. I'll take that all day long."

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    WHAT NEXT?

    Grealish will be out to live up to the comparisons against Wolves this weekend. City are currently second in the Premier League table.

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