Aston Villa midfielder Gareth Barry admits Middlesbrough boss Gareth Southgate had a huge say on his career.
Barry told Villa's website: "Gareth was a massive influence on me when he was at Villa because he was very encouraging with the younger players at the club.
"Any youngster at that time looked up to Gareth because of his impressive career with both Villa and England.
"He was a superb professional, both on and off the field and he was a real role model to me when I was trying to make my name in the game."