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Blackpool striker Campbell: Arsenal legend Wright my hero

Blackpool striker DJ Campbell admits he idolised Arsenal legend Ian Wright as a younger player.

Like Wright, Campbell broke into the pros later in his career.

He told Absolute Radio: "Yeah, definitely, he's a player I used to follow when I was younger.

"Obviously he's from London as well, so I'm obviously born in London, so yeah, he was a player I followed. Yeah, if I can emulate half of what he's achieved then I'd be very happy."

  Absolute Radio's Rock 'N' Roll Football show travels to Molineux for Wolves v Blackpool today. You can tune in every Saturday on Absolute Radio extra - on DAB Digital Radio, 1215AM and online in the UK from 1.30pm as programming kicks off with Russ Williams for pre-match build up, followed by full live commentary from Jim Proudfoot, while Ian Wright takes care of post match analysis featuring player and manager interviews, fan phone ins and a healthy supply of banter. Tune in for the full Matt Jarvis / DJ Campbell interview from 1.30pm. For more go to absoluteradio.co.uk/football.

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