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D'Margio Wright-Phillips is the latest starlet to follow in the footsteps of his father... Sportsmail explores the rest, from the Maldinis to the Zidanes

England's newest call-up, D'Margio Wright-Phillips, is just one of a new generation of footballers following in the footsteps of their famous fathers.

Wright-Phillips Jr, one of five Manchester City players called up this week for the England under-16s squad for a tournament in France, is the son of former City, Chelsea and England star Shaun and is promising to follow the offspring of Zinedine Zidane, Paulo Maldini and Patrick Kluivert into the professional game.

Most players who make it come from relatively poor backgrounds, many believing a tougher upbringing helps give them the hunger to compete.

But there are exceptions when ability is in the genes!