Manchester United midfielder Michael Carrick admits he grew up idolising Paul Gascoigne.
Carrick is a Geordie himself and followed Gazza's career from when it kicked off at Newcastle United.
He told manutd.com: "The top one has to be Gazza. Back when I was a kid, I used to idolise him. He's just Gascoigne isn't he? You used to get everything with him - he was a phenomenal talent, a great footballer, and such a massive personality too.
"He was a sensational player he excited anyone who watched him play."
