Burnley's Michael Keane used to aspire to be like Rio Ferdinand - now the former England and Manchester United captain is his mentor.
The Clarets centre-back was reminded of his adulation for Ferdinand by the man himself on Instagram last week when he uploaded an image of a young Keane wearing the England shirt from the 2006 World Cup with his name and number on the back.
Pictured in front of a 'High School Musical' float, the embarrassment for Keane might have been assuaged by Ferdinand replying to one fan's comment with 'embrace the musical mate....inspired a boy to become a top PL centre half!