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Tottenham enforcer Victor Wanyama: I always looked up to Manchester United hard-man Roy Keane... but he wouldn't scare me

Tottenham midfielder Victor Wanyama has revealed that former Manchester United hard-man Roy Keane was the player he most looked up to as a youngster learning the game.

Keane gained a reputation for his aggressive style, which sometimes crossed the line - while Wanyama's tough tackling earned him three red cards at Southampton last season, although these have been his only dismissals in England.

Speaking to FoutFourTwo magazine, the Kenya international said: 'I used to watch Manchester United and I really liked Roy Keane.

Tottenham midfielder Victor Wanyama admits Roy Keane used to be his role model
Tottenham midfielder Victor Wanyama admits Roy Keane used to be his role model
Manchester United midfielder, pictured taking a swipe at Alan Shearer, has 'character'
Manchester United midfielder, pictured taking a swipe at Alan Shearer, has 'character'

'He was a really good player.