Leeds defender Alex Bruce knows the downside of having a famous father who once played in your position. The 26-year-old tried to follow in his father Steve's footsteps and play for Manchester United, but he was released by the club 10 years ago.

When he left Old Trafford he became a central defender at Blackburn Rovers.

He had a loan spell with Oldham before being signed by his dad for Birmingham and he went on to play for Ipswich for four years prior to signing for Leeds last summer.

"Looking back, it's probably the best thing I ever did, leaving United and going to Blackburn," Bruce told the Daily Mail.

"The academy directors there got hold of me, saw I had the makings of a centre half and began moulding me into one.

"They taught me about the position and what a winning mentality was all about, and I owe them so much.

"Your dad is always your biggest critic, and mine is no different.

"One mistake, and he will jump on it. If he doesn't, my mum's not far behind. She knows her stuff and is coming to the replay, too.

"I remember the home game with Cardiff, when Kasper and I let the ball land between us, and Jay Bothroyd nipped in to score. My dad said, "What are you doing, letting it bounce? Get your head on it, son.

"When you've got a dad who's had such a successful career, you have to get used to comparisons.

"People make judgments, but it doesn't bother me. I am very proud to be his son. He won titles and cups at United and achieved everything except an England cap, which was a complete injustice.

"I'm proud to call him my dad, and if I can turn out to be even half as good as he was, I'll be happy."