Liverpool defender Joe Gomez has revealed he looked up to Rio Ferdinand during the England defender's heyday at Manchester United.
The 22-year-old has excelled in the Premier League under Jurgen Klopp, establishing himself as Virgil van Dijk first-choice defensive partner at Liverpool.
Born in South East London, like Ferdinand, Gomez is on course to secure Premier League glory if the 2019/20 season is resumed, with Liverpool on the brink of securing the title before the season was put on hold.
During his rise as a young player, Gomez has recalled how United great Ferdinand acted as an inspiration for him - having grown up during his glory years at Old Trafford.
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