Paul Pogba has revealed that he sought to model his game on iconic Manchester United and Barcelona stars growing up, but now looks to Manchester City and Real Madrid rivals for inspiration.
The Frenchman once fancied himself as a striker and idolised those who were considered the best in the business when it comes to the art of goalscoring.
It soon became clear, though, that his attributes were better suited to a role in the middle of the park where he could dictate proceedings and put his hard running and technical ability to good use.
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As a result, and having formed part of the academy system at Old Trafford, Pogba looked up to Paul Scholes and Michael Carrick.