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Burnley striker Ings: I owe it all to Dad

Burnley striker Danny Ings says he owes his career to his Dad, Shayne.

Ings admits he was driven to succeed by his father.

He told the Daily Mail: "There were no toys or games when I was younger, just a football. I'm entirely grateful for everything he did. He always pushed me.

"Whenever I was having bad spells, which you do when you're a young lad and want to do things you shouldn't, he pushed me in the right direction and just told me what was needed to be done to get to where I am today.

"He still does. He will ring me after the game and tell me I didn't do well enough. It's a big part of my success as a footballer."

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